Driverless cars could lead to more traffic congestion
New research has predicted that driverless cars could worsen traffic congestion in the coming decades,…
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World first study with drone cameras now separates living from the dead
Autonomous drone cameras have been trialled for several years to detect signs of life in…
Underwater grandmothers reveal big population of lethal sea snakes
A group of snorkelling grandmothers is helping scientists better understand marine ecology by photographing venomous…
Fish pass ‘hot genes’ onto their grandchildren
Fish that are able to survive and adjust to warming waters may pass heat-tolerant genes…
Scientists tout ocean protection progress, give road map for more
World governments and other leadership bodies are taking vital steps to protect the ocean but…
No defects found in reproductive ability of male mice returning from short stay in space
Male mice raised in space using specially developed cages were returned safely to Earth. The…
Extending Wi-Fi range for smart-home devices
A group of researchers has created a protocol that significantly extends the distance a Wi-Fi…
Mapping international drug use through the world’s largest wastewater study
A seven-year project monitoring illicit drug use in 37 countries via wastewater samples shows that…
Looking inside the body with indirect light
Scientists report an imaging technique that gives finer details of blood vessels in live patients…
Greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have made an important discovery in understanding the role a particular protein plays to…
Optoacoustic imaging shows potential for noninvasive diagnostics for thyroid disorders
A novel, noninvasive imaging technique can provide new information about thyroid disorders that will help…
New organelle that helps prevent cancer discovered in our cells
Scientists have discovered a strange structure inside our cells that helps to prevent cancer by…
Simple test predicts dangerous pregnancy disorder
Researchers have developed a simple, low-cost way to predict preeclampsia, a potentially deadly condition that…
Mapping millet genetics
In the semi-arid tropics of Asia and Africa, conditions can be difficult for crops. Plants…
Study warns of security gaps in smart light bulbs
Smart bulbs are expected to be a popular purchase this holiday season. But could lighting…
Bacterial lifestyle alters the evolution of antibiotic resistance
How bacteria live – whether as independent cells or in a communal biofilm – determines…
Polymerized estrogen shown to protect nervous system cells
Medical researchers have demonstrated how estrogen — a natural hormone produced in the body —…
Choosing the best embryos
Struggling with infertility? You are not alone. Infertility affects one out of every six Canadian…
Crabs can solve and remember their way around a maze
A new study has revealed how common shore crabs can navigate their way around a…
Bed time is the best time to take blood pressure medication
People with high blood pressure who take all their anti-hypertensive medication in one go at…
When a freestanding emergency department comes to town, costs go up
Rather than functioning as substitutes for hospital-based emergency departments, freestanding emergency departments have increased local…
Dementia patients’ adult kids diagnosed earlier than their parents
A new study indicates that people with dementia — whose parents also had dementia —…
Wake-up call: Cellular sleep isn’t as harmless as once thought
New research into the mechanics of cellular sleep and shutdown could shed light on the…
Embryonic development: Earlier origin of neural crest cells
Neural crest cells have been thought to originate in the ectoderm, the outermost of the…
New portable DNA sequencer quickly and accurately diagnoses wheat viruses
A group of scientists have developed a new technology that makes it possible to rapidly…
Scientists enhance color and texture of cultured meat
Researchers are exploring the development of cultured meat found that the addition of the iron-carrying…
Magnetics with a twist: Scientists find new way to image spins
Researchers have put a new spin on measuring and controlling spins in nickel oxide, with…
Machine-learning analysis of X-ray data picks out key catalytic properties
Scientists seeking to design new catalysts to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) to methane have used…
Poor water conditions drive invasive snakeheads onto land
Researchers report on the water conditions that could drive snakeheads onto land. Read Original Article:…
Overall time on social media is not related to teen anxiety and depression
New research found that the amount of time spent on social media is not directly…
Protein in blood protects against neuronal damage after brain hemorrhage
Patients who survive a cerebral hemorrhage may suffer delayed severe brain damage caused by free…
Exercise can reduce artery stiffness associated with heart failure
Generally, exercise is considered good for you. However, physicians and medical doctors previously prescribed bedrest…
More electronic device use tied to more sugar and caffeine in teens
A new study found that more than 27% of teens exceed recommended sugar intake and…
Ways to reduce errors in wildlife surveys
Researchers are working to identify less error-prone methods for performing wildlife surveys. Read Original Article:…
College leadership training programs assessed
How effective are college programs designed to train the next generation of leaders? Read Original…
New species take longer to arise in the Amazon
Amazonia is home to the greatest number of species on earth, many now threatened, but…
Novel agent flips on garbage disposal in neurons, eliminating toxic brain proteins in mice
Neuroscientists say they have developed and tested an agent that reduces the buildup of toxic…
Survey completeness of a global citizen-science database of bird occurrence
There are many shortfalls in knowledge of the world’s biodiversity, and one of the most…
Monstrous galaxy from dawn of the universe accidentally discovered
The early universe is filled with monsters, a new study revealed. Researchers discovered a previously…
New drug-delivery technology promises efficient, targeted cancer treatment
A precise and non-toxic treatment that targets lung cancer cells at the nanoscale is able…
Combination of more hospitalizations and brain pathologies linked to faster cognitive decline
Older people who experienced more hospitalizations and also had more Alzheimer’s pathology in their brain…
Tradeoffs between commute time, safety
Urban commuters may be less likely to encounter automobile accidents if they are willing to…
IQSEC1 gene mutations cause new intellectual disability syndrome
Researchers identify gene causing intellectual disability syndrome that is common in countries where consanguineous marriages…
Pushy robots learn the fundamentals of object manipulation
Researchers have compiled a dataset that captures the detailed behavior of a robotic system physically…
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Biological material boosts solar cell performance
Next-generation solar cells that mimic photosynthesis with biological material may give new meaning to the…
Satellite data used to calculate snow depth in mountain ranges
Bioscience engineers have developed a method to measure the snow depth in all mountain ranges…
Lead isotopes a new tool for tracking coal ash
Scientists have developed a forensic tracer that uses lead isotopes to detect and measure coal…
Metformin offers no strength training benefits for seniors, study shows
A clinical trial argues against the hypothesis that the diabetes drug metformin could help exercising…
Are humans changing animal genetic diversity worldwide?
Human population density and land use is causing changes in animal genetic diversity, according to…
Neural network technique identifies mechanisms of ferroelectric switching
AI reveals domain-geometry-driven differences in ferroelectric switching, important for next-generation computing; approach could be applied…