Fossils tell tale of last primate to inhabit North America before humans
Paleontologists have shed light on the long-standing saga of Ekgmowechashala, based on fossil teeth and…
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Crust-forming algae are displacing corals in tropical waters worldwide
Over the past few decades, algae have been slowly edging corals out of their native…
European wildcats avoided introduced domestic cats for 2,000 years
Domestic cats introduced from the Near East, and wildcats native to Europe did not mix…
How to eat our way out of the climate crisis
Researchers conducted a study to determine if replacing dietary fats from palm oil, soy and…
Epigenetic changes are paramount in cancer progression
The path a cell takes from healthy to metastatic cancer is mostly driven by epigenetic…
A step closer to injection-free diabetes care: Innovation in insulin-producing cells
A team has developed a new step to improve the process for creating insulin-producing pancreatic…
How salt from the Caribbean affects our climate
Past cold periods such as the Little Ice Age were associated with reduced strength of…
Some benefits of exercise stem from the immune system
Research in mice shows that the anti-inflammatory properties of exercise may arise from immune cells…
Seeing the unseen: How butterflies can help scientists detect cancer
There are many creatures on our planet with more advanced senses than humans. Turtles can…
Photo battery achieves competitive voltage
Researchers have developed a monolithically integrated photo battery using organic materials. The photo battery achieves…
Vacuum in optical cavity can change material’s magnetic state without laser excitation
Researchers in Germany and the USA have produced the first theoretical demonstration that the magnetic…
Charged ‘molecular beasts’ the basis for new compounds
Mass spectrometers are high-tech machines that play an important role in our society. They are…
An exotic tick that can kill cattle is spreading across Ohio
A species of exotic tick arrived in Ohio in 2021 in such huge numbers that…
Large herbivores such as elephants, bison and moose contribute to tree diversity
Using global satellite data, a research team has mapped the tree cover of the world’s…
Predicting saltwater intrusion into groundwater using Plymouth, Mass. as test case
As the world warms and ice sheets melt, the ocean continually rises. The greater Boston…
New secrets about cat evolution revealed
By comparing genomes of several cat species, the project has helped researchers understand why cat…
Rats have an imagination, new research suggests
Researchers have developed a novel system to probe a rat’s thoughts, finding that animals can…
Chimpanzees use hilltops to conduct reconnaissance on rival groups — study
Research on neighboring chimpanzee communities in the forests of West Africa suggests a warfare tactic…
To restore ecosystems, think about thwarting hungry herbivores
Re-establishing plantings of trees, grasses and other vegetation is essential for restoring degraded ecosystems, but…
Research outlines how sex differences have evolved
Researchers have shown that sex differences in animals vary dramatically across species, organs and developmental…
Researchers develop solid-state thermal transistor for better heat management
A team of researchers has unveiled a first-of-its-kind stable and fully solid-state thermal transistor that…
Good news, bad news on dental pain care seen in new study
Americans who have a tooth pulled or another painful dental procedure in the United States…
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Female sex determining gene identified in mice
Researchers have identified a gene which is an early determining factor of ovary development in…
New designs for solid-state electrolytes may soon revolutionize the battery industry
Researchers have announced a major breakthrough in the field of next-generation solid-state batteries. It is…
A known environmental hazard can change the epigenetics of cells
An international team of researchers has discovered that formaldehyde, a widely spread pollutant and common…
Black holes are messy eaters
New observations down to light-year scale of the gas flows around a supermassive black hole…
At least 14 percent of Americans have had long COVID, study finds
One in seven people in the US reported having had long Covid by the end…
Observation of a virus attaching to another virus
‘Satellite’ viruses must be in proximity to their ‘helper’ virus to replicate, but this research…
Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, study finds
Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn’t…
AI should be better understood and managed — new research warns
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithms can and are being used to radicalize, polarize, and spread…
Contrary to common belief, artificial intelligence will not put you out of work
New research is providing insights for business leaders on how work experience affects employees interacting…
Two million European households could abandon the electrical grid by 2050
Researchers report that 53% of European freestanding homes could have supplied all their own energy…
One sleepless night can rapidly reverse depression for several days
Most people who have pulled an all-nighter are all too familiar with that ‘tired and…
Practicing mindfulness can help people make heart-healthy eating choices
A study found that participants in a mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program improved health behaviors…
Exploding stars
When massive stars or other stellar objects explode in the Earth’s cosmic neighborhood, ejected debris…
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How ‘blue’ and ‘green’ appeared in a language that didn’t have words for them
A new study suggests the way a language divides up color space can be influenced…
‘Jurassic worlds’ might be easier to spot than modern Earth
An analysis finds telescopes could better detect potential chemical signatures of life in an Earth-like…
Study links changes in global water cycle to higher temperatures
A new study takes an important step toward reconstructing a global history of water over…
Hebrew prayer book fills gap in Italian earthquake history
The chance discovery of a note written in a 15th century Hebrew prayer book fills…
In a surprising finding, light can make water evaporate without heat
At the interface of water and air, light can, in certain conditions, bring about evaporation…
What happens when we pass out? Researchers ID new brain and heart connections
Researchers have for the first time identified the genetic pathway between the heart and brain…
What happens when cats get fat? Scientists weigh in
Cat owners want Kitty to be happy, but providing an abundance of food and snacks…
Where is a sea star’s head? Maybe just about everywhere
A new study that combines genetic and molecular techniques helps solve the riddle of sea…
How the fish got its shoulder
A new analysis of the bones and muscles in ancient fish gives new clues about…
The remains of an ancient planet lie deep within Earth
The remnants of an ancient planet that collided with Earth to form the Moon lie…
Mobile phone use may affect semen quality
Does electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobile phones affect semen quality? While various environmental and lifestyle…
How sunflowers see the sun
Sunflowers famously turn their faces to follow the sun as it crosses the sky. But…
Risk of viral airborne transmission peaks within 5 seconds of face-to-face encounters
Researchers visualized and measured the flow field of aerosol particles derived from exhaled air and…
Giant planets cast a deadly pall
Giant gas planets can be agents of chaos, ensuring nothing lives on their Earth-like neighbors…
Humans are disrupting natural ‘salt cycle’ on a global scale, new study shows
A new paper revealed that human activities are making Earth’s air, soil and freshwater saltier,…