Planet’s rarest birds at higher risk of extinction
A new study finds that bird species with extreme or uncommon combinations of traits face…
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525-million-year-old fossil defies textbook explanation for brain evolution
According to a new study, fossils of a tiny sea creature with a delicately preserved…
New catalyst could be key for hydrogen economy
A light-activated catalyst efficiently converts ammonia into clean-burning hydrogen using only inexpensive raw materials. Read…
Astronomers observe intra-group light — the elusive glow between distant galaxies
Pioneering a new technique, researchers have peered into the extremely faint light that exists between…
Picky eaters are put off by food depending on plateware color
Researchers examining the characteristics of picky eaters have found the color of the bowl food…
A radical new approach in synthetic chemistry
Scientists have measured how unpaired electrons in atoms at one end of a molecule can…
Witchcraft beliefs are widespread, highly variable around the world, study finds
A newly compiled dataset quantitatively captures witchcraft beliefs in countries around the world, enabling investigation…
Pocket feature shared by deadly coronaviruses could lead to pan-coronavirus antiviral treatment
Scientists have discovered why some coronaviruses are more likely to cause severe disease, which has…
A nanoscale view of bubble formation
A nanoscale view of bubble formation: Using computer simulation, a research team succeeded in modeling…
Persistent asthma linked to increased buildup of plaque in arteries leading to the brain
A new study suggests individuals with persistent asthma have higher levels of inflammation and artery…
Egyptian lagoon vital to Cyprus turtles
The number of green turtles breeding in Cyprus has risen in recent years — but…
New study on morphine treatment in people with COPD and severe, long term breathlessness
Sometimes healthcare professionals treat patients with opioids such as morphine to relieve symptoms, but there…
Antioxidant flavonols linked to slower memory decline
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols, which are found in several…
Decrease in crucial trace element preceded ancient mass extinction
A decline in the element molybdenum across the planet’s oceans preceded a significant extinction event…
Glass-like shells of diatoms help turn light into energy in dim conditions
A new study has revealed how the glass-like shells of diatoms help these microscopic organisms…
Researchers eye embroidery as low-cost solution for making wearable electronics
Researchers tested embroidery as a low-cost technique for making power-generating yarns. Read Original Article: Researchers…
Drinking during pregnancy changes baby’s brain structure
A new MRI study revealed that consumption of alcohol even in low to moderate amounts…
International team observes innermost structure of quasar jet
Scientists have observed the narrowing of a quasar jet for the first time by using…
Put the kettle on! How black tea (and other favorites) may help your health later in life
A daily cup of tea could help you to enjoy better health late in life…
Earth might be experiencing 7th mass extinction, not 6th
Earth is currently in the midst of a mass extinction, losing thousands of species each…
Microlaser chip adds new dimensions to quantum communication
With only two levels of superposition, the qubits used in today’s quantum communication technologies have…
What shapes the composition of microbes in a warbler’s gut?
Differences among the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that live within birds’ digestive tracts…
Study challenges ‘good’ cholesterol’s role in universally predicting heart disease risk
A study found that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often called the ‘good cholesterol,’ may not…
Satellites cast critical eye on coastal dead zones
Scientists have found a new and better way to use remote sensing to understand where…
Intestinal microorganisms influence white blood cell levels in blood
Intestinal bacteria composition is crucial to driving the recovery of neutrophils counts in the blood…
Building green energy facilities may produce substantial carbon emissions, says study
A new study says that moving the world energy system away from fossil fuels and…
1,700-year-old spider monkey remains discovered in Teotihuacán, Mexico
The complete skeletal remains of a spider monkey — seen as an exotic curiosity in…
Corals saving corals
Corals resistant to disease can rescue more vulnerable corals, UC Davis found. Raising corals with…
Physicians urged to consider fungal infections as possible cause for lung inflammation
Infectious diseases experts warn of the rising threat and apparent spread of disease-causing fungi outside…
Genetic ‘hitchhikers’ can be directed using CRISPR
Researchers use CRISPR to make large scale genetic changes to bacteria by co-opting a natural…
‘Brain-like computing’ at molecular level is possible
Scientists discovery reveals ‘brain-like computing’ at molecular level is possible. New research shows organic molecular…
A possible game changer for next generation microelectronics
Researchers have discovered new properties of tiny magnetic whirlpools called skyrmions. Their pivotal discovery could…
Mapping Lyme disease out west
Tick bites can transmit Lyme disease. But even knowing where these ticks live doesn’t necessarily…
Study shows superbugs in the environment rarely transfer over to humans: Hospitals are more risky than farms
A study has investigated the spread of Klebsiella bacteria between humans and the environment. Read…
Recreating the adrenal gland in a petri dish
A team coaxed stem cells to take on the characteristics and functions of a human…
‘SharkGuard’ reduces bycatch of endangered sharks, sea trials show
For sharks living in the open ocean, longline fishing is the number-one threat, with an…
Arctic carbon conveyor belt discovered
Every year, the cross-shelf transport of carbon-rich particles from the Barents and Kara Seas could…
Measuring organ development
Organs in the human body have complex networks of fluid-filled tubes and loops. They come…
Short gamma-ray bursts traced farther into distant universe
Astronomers have developed the most extensive inventory to date of the galaxies where short gamma-ray…
Exploring the deep: Drones offer new ways to monitor sea floor
Researchers have developed a novel method for measuring the earth’s crust on the seafloor. A…
Small modular reactor waste analysis report
Small modular nuclear reactors, which offer greater flexibility and lower upfront cost than large nuclear…
Solid salamander: Prehistoric amphibian was as heavy as a pygmy hippo
Scientists have calculated the body mass of two ancient amphibians. Read Original Article: Solid salamander:…
Exercise can reduce severity of breast cancer treatment side effects
Radiotherapy has emerged as an important component of breast cancer treatment but can lead to…
Catalyst-free oxidative coupling of flavones in food grade alkaline water
Food scientists from the National University of Singapore developed a method to synthesize bioactive bi-…
New quantum tool developed in groundbreaking experimental achievement
In groundbreaking research, scientists have created a device that generates twisted neutrons with well-defined orbital…
Quick-closing valve allows fish to rapidly regulate the water in their cells
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg recently identified a water channel in a fish with…
Simplified process shines light on new catalyst opportunities
Theory-guided development of an easier, more versatile process for synthesizing unsymmetric ligands provides new avenues…
Monitoring ‘frothy’ magma gases could help evade disaster
Volcanic eruptions are dangerous and difficult to predict. A team has found that the ratio…
Toxins force construction of ‘roads to nowhere’
Toxins released by a type of bacteria that cause diarrheal disease hijack cell processes and…
Artificial neural networks learn better when they spend time not learning at all
Researchers discuss how mimicking sleep patterns of the human brain in artificial neural networks may…