Flooding damage to levees is cumulative — and often invisible
Recent research finds that repeated flooding events have a cumulative effect on the structural integrity…
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New species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in infected wound
A hitherto unknown antibiotic-resistant bacteria species, in the same family as E. coli and Salmonella…
Insect bites and warmer climate means double-trouble for plants
Scientists think that current models are incomplete and that we may be underestimating crop losses….
Walking sharks discovered in the tropics
Four new species of tropical sharks that use their fins to walk are causing a…
Maternal depression and atopic dermatitis in children linked
A recent study suggests that maternal depression in the postpartum period, and even beyond, is…
Emissions of potent greenhouse gas have grown, contradicting reports of huge reductions
Despite reports that global emissions of the potent greenhouse gas were almost eliminated in 2017,…
First detailed electronic study of new nickelate superconductor finds 3D metallic state
Unlike cuprates — the first known class of unconventional superconductors — the new nickelates are…
Parrots collaborate with invisible partners
New study shows that peach-fronted conures have a surprisingly advanced talent for collaboration when it…
Warmer and acidified oceans can lead to ‘hidden’ changes in species behavior
Scientists have shown that the peppery furrow shell (Scrobicularia plana) makes considerable changes to its…
Record-breaking terahertz laser beam
Terahertz radiation is used for security checks at airports, for medical examinations and also for…
Setting controlled fires to avoid wildfires
Despite having proven effective at reducing wildfire risks, prescribed burns have been stymied by perceived…
Becoming less active and gaining weight: Downsides of becoming an adult
Leaving school and getting a job both lead to a drop in the amount of…
Local water availability is permanently reduced after planting forests
River flow is reduced in areas where forests have been planted and does not recover…
Laser diode emits deep UV light
Researchers say they have designed a laser diode that emits the shortest-wavelength ultraviolet light to-date,…
Male sparrows are less intimidated by the songs of aging rivals
Few singers reach their sunset years with the same voice they had in younger days….
Ingestible medical devices can be broken down with light
Engineers have developed a light-sensitive material that allows gastrointestinal devices to be triggered to break…
Walking with atoms: Chemical bond making and breaking recorded in action
Scientists have for the first time captured and filmed atoms bonding together, using advanced microscopy…
What is an endangered species?
What makes for an endangered species classification isn’t always obvious. Read Original Article: What is…
Human fetal lungs harbor a microbiome signature
The lungs and placentas of fetuses in the womb — as young as 11 weeks…
Transformational innovation needed to reach global forest restoration goals
New research finds that global South countries have pledged the largest areas of land to…
Chemists allow boron atoms to migrate
Organic molecules with atoms of the semi-metal boron are important building blocks for synthesis products…
Neuron found in mice could have implications for effective diet drugs
A CALCR cell found in mice may stop feeding without subsequential nauseating effects, as well…
Scientists measure the evolving energy of a solar flare’s explosive first minutes
In 2017, a massive new region of magnetic field erupted on the sun’s surface next…
Acid reflux drugs may have negative side effects for breast cancer survivors
Acid reflux drugs that are sometimes recommended to ease stomach problems during cancer treatment may…
Not all of nature’s layered structures are tough as animal shells and antlers
Engineers looking to nature for inspiration have long assumed that layered structures like those found…
Real risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy
A new study has definitively shown that regular exposure to THC, the main psychoactive ingredient…
The core of massive dying galaxies already formed 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang
The most distant dying galaxy discovered so far, more massive than our Milky Way —…
The way you dance is unique, and computers can tell it’s you
Nearly everyone responds to music with movement, whether through subtle toe-tapping or an all-out boogie….
Rich rewards: Scientists reveal ADHD medication’s effect on the brain
Researchers have identified how certain areas of the human brain respond to methylphenidate — a…
Charge model for calculating the photoexcited states of one-dimensional Mott insulators
Researchers have developed a charge model to describe photoexcited states of one-dimensional Mott insulators. They…
Here and gone: Outbound comets are likely of alien origin
Astronomers at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) have analyzed the paths of two…
Microplastics affect sand crabs’ mortality and reproduction
Sand crabs, a key species in beach ecosystems, were found to have increased adult mortality…
Self-assembled artificial microtubules developed
Simple LEGO bricks can be assembled to more complicated structures, which can be further associated…
Focus on opioids and cannabis in chronic pain media coverage
New Zealand media reports on chronic pain are focusing on treatments involving opioids and cannabis…
Internet use reduces study skills in university students
Research has shown that students who use digital technology excessively are less motivated to engage…
Human ancestors may have eaten hard plant tissues without damaging teeth
Hard plant foods may have made up a larger part of early human ancestors’ diet…
Sanitary care by social ants shapes disease outcome
Sanitary care in ants to fight disease is known to improve the wellbeing of the…
New vulnerability in kidney cancer
Medical researchers have identified a possible way to treat tumors while sparing nearby healthy tissue….
Edible ‘security tag’ to protect drugs from counterfeit
Researchers are aiming to stump drug counterfeiters with an edible ‘security tag’ embedded into medicine….
Mix of stress and air pollution may lead to cognitive difficulties in children
Children with elevated exposure to early life stress in the home and elevated prenatal exposure…
Helping patients prep mind and body for surgery pays off
An inexpensive program to help surgery patients get physically and mentally ready for their upcoming…
Billions of quantum entangled electrons found in ‘strange metal’
Physicists have observed quantum entanglement among ‘billions of billions’ of flowing electrons in a quantum…
A secreted signature of aging cells
Senescent cells undergo an irreversible and permanent arrest of cell division and are hallmarks of…
Efficacy of drugs against pork tapeworm
Taenia solium — also called pork tapeworm — is a parasite which causes disease around…
New model shows how crop rotation helps combat plant pests
A new computational model shows how different patterns of crop rotation — planting different crops…
Mosquitoes engineered to repel dengue virus
An international team of scientists has synthetically engineered mosquitoes that halt the transmission of the…
Improved brain chip for precision medicine
A biomedical research team is reporting an improvement on a microfluidic brain cancer chip. The…
How anti-sprawl policies may be harming water quality
Urban growth boundaries are created by governments in an effort to concentrate urban development —…
The carbon footprint of dinner: How ‘green’ are fish sticks?
Fish sticks may be a tasty option for dinner, but are they good for the…
Organized cybercrime — not your average mafia
Scientists have identified common attributes of cybercrime networks, revealing how these groups function and work…