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On the origin (and fate) of plants that never bloom
Plants that reproduce exclusively by self-pollination arise from populations with extremely low diversity to begin…
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Landmark report reveals key challenges facing adolescents
Poor mental health, rising obesity rates, exposure to violence and climate change are among the…
How serious is your brain injury? New criteria will reveal more
Trauma centers nationwide will begin to test a new approach for assessing traumatic brain injury…
Missing link in early Martian water cycle discovered
Astronomers have filled a large gap in knowledge about Mars’ water cycle. Their research on…
Molecules in blood and urine could reveal how much ultra-processed food you eat
Sets of metabolites found in blood and urine reliably correspond with how much energy from…
Language isn’t just for communication — it also shapes how sensory experiences are stored in the brain
Our ability to store information about familiar objects depends on the connection between visual and…
How membranes may have brought about the chemistry of life on Earth
A team of researchers studied the properties of membranes to understand how these cellular structures…
Advanced genomics study improves detection of hard-to-find diarrheal infections
A study has used advanced genetic and genomic techniques to offer a major step forward…
New perspectives for wound healing and the treatment of chronic diseases
Fibroblasts play a central role in maintaining healthy tissue structures, as well as in the…
Wild spinach offers path to breed disease resistance into cultivated varieties
Several varieties of wild spinach that originated in Central Asia show resistance to a destructive…
‘Sharkitecture:’ A nanoscale look inside a blacktip shark’s skeleton
Using synchrotron X-ray nanotomography with detailed 3D imaging and in-situ mechanical testing, researchers are peering…
Cool science: Researchers craft tiny biological tools using frozen ethanol
Imagine drawing on something as delicate as a living cell — without damaging it. Researchers…
Agrivoltaics enjoys comparatively high acceptance
Photovoltaic systems are increasingly being installed not only on roofs but also on open land….
New blood test shows superior sensitivity in detecting HPV-associated head and neck cancers
Head and neck cancer researchers are reporting the development and testing of HPV-DeepSeek, a novel…
Why some viral infections appear to trigger autoimmune disease
By studying Chikungunya virus, scientists shed light on how immune responses to viral infections may…
Native turtles return to Yosemite after removal of invasive bullfrogs
After invasive American bullfrogs ‘croak,’ native turtles return to Yosemite, finds a new study. Read…
Thousands of animal species threatened by climate change
A novel analysis suggests more than 3,500 animal species are threatened by climate change and…
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Controlling these 8 risk factors may eliminate early death risk for those with high blood pressure
Controlling blood pressure is not the only way to treat hypertension. A new study identified…
Surprise baby whale sightings reveal there’s still much to learn about humpbacks
Humpback whales are not always born in tropical waters, new research has shown — challenging…
Genomic data shows widespread mpox transmission in West Africa prior to 2022 global outbreak
Historically, most human mpox infections have resulted from zoonotic transmission –m eaning from animals to…
Empowering robots with human-like perception to navigate unwieldy terrain
Researchers have developed a novel framework named WildFusion that fuses vision, vibration and touch to…
Not one, but two massive black holes are eating away at this galaxy
Astronomers searching for massive black holes shredding stars found one in an unusual place —…
Astronomers observe largest ever sample of galaxies up to over 12 billion light years away
The largest sample of galaxy groups ever detected has been presented by a team of…
Streaked slopes on Mars probably not signs of water flow, study finds
Researchers analyzed a global database of 500,000 strange streaks that occur on steep Martian slopes,…
Glaciers will take centuries to recover even if global warming is reversed, scientists warn
New research reveals mountain glaciers across the globe will not recover for centuries — even…
Nimble dimples: Agile underwater vehicles inspired by golf balls
Underwater or aerial vehicles with dimples like golf balls could be more efficient and maneuverable,…
How to swim without a brain
A team was able to show that swimming movements are possible even without a central…
Could nanoplastics in the environment turn E. coli into a bigger villain?
Nanoplastics are everywhere. These fragments are so tiny they can accumulate on bacteria and be…
Capuchin monkeys develop bizarre ‘fad’ of abducting baby howlers
Animal abduction: Biologists documented five male capuchin monkeys carrying at least eleven different infant howler…
Mice use chemical cues such as odors to sense social hierarchy
Researchers have shown that mice use chemical cues, including odors, to detect the social rank…
Experimental painkiller could outsmart opioids — without the high
A study shows a non-opioid pain reliever blocks pain at its source — calming specific…
Invisible currents at the edge: Research team shows how magnetic particles reveal a hidden rule of nature
If you’ve ever watched a flock of birds move in perfect unison or seen ripples…
Researchers find CRISPR is capable of even more than we thought
Newly discovered weapons of bacterial self-defense take different approaches to achieving the same goal: preventing…
Longer-lasting wearables set to transform health monitoring
A new article describes a longer-lasting, 3D-printed, adhesive-free wearable capable of providing a more comprehensive…
Heat-tolerant symbionts a critical key to protecting Florida’s elkhorn coral from bleaching during marine heatwaves
A new study reveals that heat-tolerant symbiotic algae may be essential to saving elkhorn coral…
Study reveals healing the ozone hole helps the Southern Ocean take up carbon
New research suggests that the negative effects of the ozone hole on the carbon uptake…
Individual layers of synthetic materials can collaborate for greater impact
Millions of years of evolution have enabled some marine animals to grow complex protective shells…
UCF’s ‘bridge doctor’ combines imaging, neural network to efficiently evaluate concrete bridges’ safety
New research details how infrared thermography, high-definition imaging and neural network analysis can combine to…
Scientists discover key gene impacts liver energy storage, affecting metabolic disease risk
A new study reveals that a single gene plays a big role in how the…
AI-powered app enables anemia screening using fingernail selfies
A groundbreaking new study introduces an AI-powered smartphone app that noninvasively screens for anemia using…
Overlooked cell type orchestrates brain rewiring
Researchers have shown in mice that brain cells known as astrocytes are required for a…
Rising temperatures lead to unexpectedly rapid carbon release from soils
How sensitively does organic carbon stored in soils react to changes in temperature and humidity?…
Ancient ocean sediments link changes in currents to cooling of Northern Hemisphere 3.6 million years ago
New research from an international group looking at ancient sediment cores in the North Atlantic…
Wild orangutans show communication complexity thought to be uniquely human
Researchers have found that wild orangutans vocalize with a layered complexity previously thought to be…
New auditory brainstem implant shows early promise
Investigators are developing a new type of auditory brainstem implant that is designed to be…
Log in to your computer with a secret message encoded in a molecule
Molecules like DNA are capable of storing large amounts of data without requiring an energy…
In healthy aging, carb quality counts
Intakes of dietary fiber and high-quality carbohydrates in midlife are linked to increased likelihood of…
Very different mammals follow the same rules of behavior
In the natural world — where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and…
A vicious cycle: How methane emissions from warming wetlands could exacerbate climate change
The latest study finds that emissions of the potent greenhouse gas might be higher than…
Study reveals a deep brain region that links the senses
Humans perceive and navigate the world around us with the help of our five senses:…