Epilepsy surgery: The earlier the better, overview study shows
A person with drug resistant epilepsy who gets an early surgical intervention has a better…
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Promising treatment for an incurable, deadly kidney disease
A potential treatment for polycystic kidney disease — a genetic disorder that causes the kidneys…
Stem cell researchers reactivate ‘back-up genes’ in the lab
Scientists have unraveled parts of a mechanism that may one day help to treat Rett…
Innovative model created for NASA to predict vitamin levels in spaceflight food
Food scientists have developed a groundbreaking, user-friendly mathematical model for NASA to help ensure that…
Researchers design a roadmap for hydrogen supply network
Researchers have developed a hydrogen supply chain model that can enable the adoption of zero-emission,…
A robot with a firm yet gentle grasp
Human hands are skilled at manipulating a range of objects. We can pick up an…
New drug target discovered for the lung disease PAH
Study suggests that targeting an ‘Eyes Absent’ protein could lead to better medicine for treating…
Conservation of a Central American region is critical for migrating birds
A new article identifies a previously overlooked area that is critical for conservation: the region…
Polysubstance use in young adults — are there predictable patterns?
Researchers offer their insights on the non-medical use of prescription drugs among US young adults,…
Why do birds migrate at night?
Researchers found migratory birds maximize how much light they get from their environment, so they…
GymCam tracks exercises that wearable monitors can’t
Wearable sensors such as smartwatches have become a popular motivational tool for fitness enthusiasts, but…
Heterogeneity in the workplace: ‘Diversity is very important to us — but not in my team’
Diversity in the workplace is highly sought in theory, but often still lacking in practice….
The ‘pathobiome’ — a new understanding of disease
Scientists have presented a novel concept describing the complex microbial interactions that lead to disease…
Diet impacts the sensitivity of gut microbiome to antibiotics, mouse study finds
Antibiotics change the kinds of bacteria in the mouse gut as well as the bacteria’s…
Exercising at home has a positive effect on Parkinson’s patients
In a large double-blind study, researchers show that patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s…
What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia
A strong ability in languages may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, says a…
Four billion particles of microplastics discovered in major body of water
While collecting water samples and plankton, researchers discovered a high concentration of microplastics, which are…
Shifting attention can interfere with our perceptions of reality
A new study suggests that distractions — those pesky interruptions that pull us away from…
Repeated periods of poverty accelerate the aging process
People who have found themselves below the relative poverty threshold four or more times in…
How marketers can shape customer sentiment during events
Marketers’ ability to influence user-generated content surrounding customers’ brand or firm-related interactions, and its sentiment…
Ultra-thin optical elements directly measure polarization
For the first time, researchers have used ultra-thin layers of 2D structures known as metasurfaces…
Patients diagnosed with cancer after skipping appointment more likely to die within a year
Cancer patients who miss an urgent referral appointment for their symptoms are 12% more likely…
Microbes are degrading infrastructure, compounding health implications
Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according…
Drinking tea improves brain health, study suggests
A recent study revealed that regular tea drinkers have better organized brain regions compared to…
Routine sparring in boxing can affect brain performance
Routine sparring in boxing can cause short-term impairments in brain-to-muscle communication and decreased memory performance,…
Machine learning improves the diagnosis of patients with head and neck cancers
Researchers have successfully solved a longstanding problem in the diagnosis of head and neck cancers….
Sulphur emissions from marine algae dropped during glacial periods
Contrary to conventional wisdom, sulphur production by tiny marine algae decreased during glacial periods, and…
How astrocytes help the brain process information
New research reveals that noradrenaline plays a key role in how astrocytes — star-shaped cells…
Growing citrus disease bacteria in the lab
Being able to grow the elusive and poorly understood bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), will make…
Terahertz waves reveal hidden processes in ultrafast artificial photosynthesis
Researchers have succeeded in observing charge transfer and intermolecular interactions in ultrafast artificial photosynthesis. A…
Mysterious Jurassic crocodile identified 250 years after fossil find
A prehistoric crocodile that lived around 180 million years ago has been identified — almost…
How relapse happens: Opiates reduce the brain’s ability to form, maintain synapses
Exposure to heroin sharply reduces levels of the protein necessary for developing and maintaining the…
Spin devices get a paint job
Physicists created a new way to fabricate special kinds of electronic components known as spintronic…
Discovery concerning the nervous system overturns a previous theory
It appears that when our nervous system is developing, only the most viable neurons survive,…
Finding (microbial) pillars of the bioenergy community
Scientists have focused on understanding more about the plant regions above the soil where these…
Advanced MRI brain scan may help predict stroke-related dementia
An advanced MRI brain scan analysis in patients with stroke-damaged blood vessels helped predict problems…
Female gorillas must balance the reproductive costs of staying with or leaving an older male
When a gorilla group’s silverback is close to the end of his reproductive years, females…
Global warming may threaten availability of essential brain-building fatty acid
By 2100, 96% of the global population may not have sufficient access to a naturally…
It takes a ‘consortium’: Researchers develop metabolic engineering technique
For years, scientists have explored ways to alter the cells of microorganisms in efforts to…
Black hole at the center of our galaxy appears to be getting hungrier
The enormous black hole at the center of our galaxy is having an unusually large…
Nerve-like ‘optical lace’ gives robots a human touch
A new synthetic material that creates a linked sensory network similar to a biological nervous…
Climate change may cut soil’s ability to absorb water
Coasts, oceans, ecosystems, weather and human health all face impacts from climate change, and now…
Topography could save sensitive saguaros as climate changes
By studying nearly five decades of data on more than 5,800 saguaros dotting Tumamoc Hill,…
Biology of bat wings may hold lessons for cold-weather work, exercise
The muscles in bats’ wings are much cooler than the muscles in their core, a…
Hoary bat numbers declining at rate that suggests species in jeopardy in Pacific Northwest
The hoary bat, the species of bat most frequently found dead at wind power facilities,…
Crushing bite of giant kangaroos of ice age Australia
An in-depth analysis of the skull biomechanics of a giant extinct kangaroo demonstrates that the…
Math shows why animals can see at night
By combining mathematics with science, an interdisciplinary team found how changes in the shape of…
Towering balloon-like features discovered near center of Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered one of the largest features ever observed in the center of the…
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New metamaterial morphs into new shapes, taking on new properties
Electrochemical reactions drive shape change in new nanoarchitected metamaterial. Read Original Article: New metamaterial morphs…
Milestones on the way to the nuclear clock
For decades, people have been searching for suitable atomic nuclei for building an ultra-precise nuclear…