Climate change threatens global food supply: Scientists call for urgent action
As climate change accelerates, scientists are sounding the alarm about its potentially devastating impact on…
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Analyzing multiple mammograms improves breast cancer risk prediction
A new method of analyzing mammograms identified individuals at high risk of developing breast cancer…
Changes in blood cell production over the lifetime could impact leukemia outcomes
The first comprehensive map of the dramatic changes that take place in the blood system…
Controlling cancer cells’ gluttony for glutamine
Researchers describe two enzymes newly identified for their roles in regulating macropinocytosis, a process cancer…
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DNA of 1,000 year-old maize sheds light on origins of globally important food crop
Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new…
Tyrannosaur teeth discovered in Bexhill-on-Sea, England
Research has revealed that several groups of meat-eating dinosaur stalked the Bexhill-on-Sea region of coastal…
Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality, study finds
A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside…
Manta rays inspire fast swimming soft robot yet
A team of researchers has beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot,…
Mammoth as key food source for ancient Americans
Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied primarily on mammoth and…
Male African elephants develop distinct personality traits as they age
Male African elephants have distinct personality traits, but also adapt their behavior to suit the…
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How did humans and dogs become friends? Connections in the Americas began 12,000 years ago
A new study sheds light on how long humans in the Americas have had relationships…
Massive asteroid impacts did not change Earth’s climate in the long term
Two massive asteroids hit Earth around 35.65 million years ago, but did not lead to…
The heart has its own ‘brain’
New research shows that the heart has a mini-brain — its own nervous system that…
20th century lead exposure damaged American mental health
Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood altered the balance of mental health…
Owning a home in the US linked to longer life
A new study finds that owning a home in early adult life adds approximately four…
Tiny, daily bursts of vigorous incidental physical activity could almost halve cardiovascular risk in middle-aged women
An average of four minutes of incidental vigorous physical activity a day could almost halve…
Research on neurodegeneration in spider brain leads neuroscientists to groundbreaking new discovery in Alzheimer’s-affected human brains
What do spiders and Alzheimer’s disease have in common? A team of researchers may have…
Study in neurosurgery patients reveals numerical concepts are processed deep in ancient part of brain
New research reveals the unique human ability to conceptualize numbers may be rooted deep within…
Record efficiency: Tandem solar cells made from perovskite and organic material
Trying to improve the efficiency of solar cells to become independent from fossil energy sources…
Alaska’s changing environment
The University of Alaska Fairbanks released a new report this week highlighting environmental changes and…
Countdown to an ice-free Arctic: New research warns of accelerated timelines
Scientists demonstrate how a series of extreme weather events could lead to the Arctic’s first…
New planet in Kepler-51 system discovered using James Webb Space Telescope
An unusual planetary system with three known ultra-low density ‘super-puff’ planets has at least one…
Climate change could bring more severe bacterial infections, including in corals
Could the fungal apocalypse of The Last of Us have roots in reality? A new…
DNA engineered to mimic biological catch bonds
In a first-of-its-kind breakthrough, a team of researchers has developed an artificial adhesion system that…
Insect fossil find ‘extremely rare’
Newly discovered insect fossils are so small they can barely be seen by the human…
Unveiling a century of stress and deformation: Insights from Kilauea Volcano’s 1975 earthquake
Scientists assessed an unprecedented 120 years of data from K lauea Volcano on Hawai’i Island,…
Pregnancy enhances natural immunity to block severe flu
Scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe…
Deep-sea marvels: How anglerfish defy evolutionary expectations
A groundbreaking study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea…
Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials
A critical review of cell-based and cell product-based therapies for the treatment of heart failure…
Accelerating climate modeling with generative AI
The algorithms behind generative AI tools like DallE, when combined with physics-based data, can be…
Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer risk
New research findings indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health…
How artificial intelligence could automate genomics research
New research suggests that large language models like GPT-4 could streamline the process of gene…
Researchers demonstrate self-assembling electronics
Researchers have demonstrated a new technique for self-assembling electronic devices. The proof-of-concept work was used…
Evidence of primordial black holes may be hiding in planets, or even everyday objects here on Earth
A theoretical study suggests that small black holes born in the early universe may have…
Researchers deal a blow to theory that Venus once had liquid water on its surface
A team of astronomers has found that Venus has never been habitable, despite decades of…
Smallest walking robot makes microscale measurements
Researchers have created the smallest walking robot yet. Its mission: to be tiny enough to…
Satellite evidence bolsters case that climate change caused mass elephant die-off
A new study has provided further evidence that the deaths of 350 African elephants in…
First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years
A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more…
Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, study finds
Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people’s…
Global food yields have grown steadily during last six decades, study finds
Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive…
For those with CTE, family history of mental illness tied to aggression in middle age
People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness…
Soccer heading damages brain regions affected in CTE, study finds
Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought, according to a…
Caregivers experience decline in well-being
New research, based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that…
‘Genetic time machine’ reveals complex chimpanzee cultures
Chimpanzees are known for their remarkable intelligence and use of tools, but could their cultures…
Long COVID brain fog linked to lung function
In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive…
Concussions slow brain activity of high school football players
A new study of high school football players found that concussions affect an often-overlooked but…
World’s most common heart valve disease linked to insulin resistance in large national study
A large new population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an…
It might be wrecking the climate, but carbon dioxide is actually good for your cells
Chemists unravel how bicarbonate can protect cells from oxidative stress in a study that challenges…
Scientists identify important factor in neural development
Scientists have shed new light on how certain biological processes determine the development of neural…
New imaging platform revolutionizes 3D visualization of cellular structures
A team of researchers has developed an innovative imaging platform that promises to improve our…