'Third gender' identified in close relative of olive tree

ScienceDaily (2010-04-01) -- A hitherto unknown reproductive system in a species closely related to the olive tree, Phillyrea angustifolia L., has been discovered. This new reproductive mode explains the mystery of the high frequencies (up to 50%) of male individuals co-occurring with hermaphrodite individuals in this species.

Leonardo Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' reveals more secrets

ScienceDaily (2010-04-01) -- "The Last Supper" -- relentlessly studied, scrutinized, satirized and one the world's most famous paintings -- is still revealing secrets. Researchers have now found new meaning to the food depicted by Leonardo Da Vinci's famous artwork.

What if all software was open source? A code to unlock the desktop

ScienceDaily (2010-04-01) -- A new system makes it possible to add custom features to Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Apple iTunes or any other program. Custom computing would particularly benefit people with disabilities.

Bacon or bagels? Higher fat at breakfast may be healthier than you think

ScienceDaily (2010-04-01) -- According to a new study mice fed a meal higher in fat after waking had normal metabolic profiles. In contrast, mice that ate a more carbohydrate-rich diet in the morning and consumed a high-fat meal at the end of the day saw increased weight gain, adiposity, glucose intolerance and other markers of the metabolic syndrome.

Ocean acidification: 'Evil twin' threatens world's oceans, scientists warn

ScienceDaily (2010-04-01) -- The rise in human emissions of carbon dioxide is driving fundamental and dangerous changes in the chemistry and ecosystems of the world's oceans, marine scientists warn. "Ocean conditions are already more extreme than those experienced by marine organisms and ecosystems for millions of years," the researchers say.

Many factors contribute to adolescents' decision-making autonomy

ScienceDaily (2010-04-02) -- Decision-making within families is an important way for young people to gain independence and responsibility, and adolescence is a time of increasing autonomy. A longitudinal study concludes that teens have more say in certain areas than in others, and that some teens have more autonomy than others.

Smoking is dumb: Young men who smoke have lower IQs, study finds

ScienceDaily (2010-04-02) -- A new study has determined that young men who smoke are likely to have lower IQs than their nonsmoking peers.