Susan M. Reiss
Latest articles by Susan M. Reiss

Squirrel Moms' Stress Aids Pup Survival
By Susan M. Reiss published
Research has shown that squirrels exposed to stress hormones grow larger faster, improving survival chances.

Getting the Buzz on Bees
By Susan M. Reiss published
Because bees are big business in the U.S., collecting and sharing data about the insect is important to address the decline in bee populations.

Nanolasers on Silicon to Provide Faster Data Transmission
By Susan M. Reiss published
The need for speed drives search for hybrid communication technologies.

Plant Detectives Dig Into How Cells Grow
By Susan M. Reiss published
Moss offers clues in the search for how molecular signals direct cell growth.

Tiny Microchip Component Promises Big Returns
By Susan M. Reiss published
This novel nanoarray may improve energy storage and electronics performance.

Deep-sea Fish Inspire Robotic Feeding Model
By Susan M. Reiss published
"Bassbot" reveals suction action used by most fish.

With Study of Asbestos, Geologists Take on Key Health Problem
By Susan M. Reiss published
A new breed of geologists investigates the connection between living organisms and earth materials.

Tiny Neighbors Keep Coral Reefs Clean
By Susan M. Reiss published
When coral reefs call, the goby fish come to the rescue.
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