Climate-change-triggered 2023 mega-landslide caused Earth to vibrate for nine days
A landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a 200 meter (650 foot) mega-tsunami…
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Trilobite fossils from upstate New York reveal ‘extra’ set of legs
A new study finds that a trilobite species with exceptionally well-preserved fossils from upstate New…
NASA’s Webb peers into the extreme outer galaxy
Astronomers have directed NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to examine the outskirts of our Milky…
Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop, study finds
A study analyzing long-term melanoma data reveals important insights into melanoma incidence trends in men…
One of world’s fastest ocean currents is remarkably stable, study finds
Scientists found that the strength of the Florida Current, the beginning of the Gulf Stream…
Light pollution a new Alzheimer’s risk factor
Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer’s disease, according to…
Can having a stroke change your sleep?
People who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or…
Magnetic field maps of the sun’s corona
Astronomers have achieved a major breakthrough in solar physics by successfully producing detailed maps of…
Researchers develop a stretchable, wearable device that lights up an LED using only the warmth of your skin
Researchers have developed a flexible, durable electronic prototype that can harvest energy from body heat…
Newly discovered antimicrobial could prevent or treat cholera
Researchers identified the first known microcin, a group of naturally produced antimicrobials, that targets the…
Microscale robot folds into 3D shapes and crawls
Researchers have created microscale robots less than 1 millimeter in size that are printed as…
Genes with strong impact on menopause timing also link to cancer risk
The team first looked at variation in data from genetic sequencing of 106,973 post-menopausal female…
Clinical trials inappropriately excluding people of African/Middle Eastern descent, new research shows
Many clinical trials of new cancer drugs may be inappropriately excluding some people with Duffy-null…
Mirror, mirror, in my tank, who’s the biggest fish of all?
Researchers have demonstrated that bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) checked their body size in a…
Astronomers track bubbles on star’s surface in most detailed video yet
Astronomers have captured images of a star other than the Sun in enough detail to…
Brain-wide decision-making dynamics discovered
Neuroscientists have revealed how sensory input is transformed into motor action across multiple brain regions…
Flexibility of containers, and how fast they drain
A new article examines how the flexibility of containers affect how fast they drain. Read…
Solving a memristor mystery to develop efficient, long-lasting memory devices
Phase separation, when molecules part like oil and water, works alongside oxygen diffusion to help…
Summer storms are stronger and more frequent over urban areas
Summer storms are generally more frequent, intense and concentrated over cities than over rural areas,…
Can chatbots help with genetic testing for cancer risk?
Demand for cancer genetic testing is on the rise, but there’s not enough genetic counselors…
Variety is the spice of learning, memory study suggests
Researchers found that older adults learned a memory task best after practicing multiple related tasks,…
Games, puzzles and reading can slow cognitive decline in the elderly — even in those with mild cognitive impairment
Findings from a new study suggest that older people with mild cognitive impairment who engage…
Due to humans, Salish Sea waters are too noisy for resident orcas to hunt successfully
New research has revealed how underwater noise produced by humans may help explain why southern…
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Women with asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment
Women who are being treated for asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility…
Novel bone cancer therapy has 99% success rate, tests show
Bioactive glasses, a filling material which can bond to tissue and improve the strength of…
Early exposure to diverse faces helps babies overcome prejudices later in life
Babies who have more diverse social contacts in the first years of their life can…
Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases
A scientific team has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to…
Girls may start puberty early due to chemical exposure
Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early,…
What’s really ‘fueling’ harmful algae in Florida’s lake Okeechobee?
Historically, Lake Okeechobee was thought to be impaired only by phosphorus, focusing efforts on reducing…
Pressure sensing by muscles is a promising new target for treatments
A new study shows that the body’s muscles sense mechanical pressure. This new discovery has…
Deserts’ biggest threat? Flooding
A new study has found that the increase in soil erosion in coastal areas due…
Grim statistics on koala survival odds
Records of koala admissions to veterinary hospitals in South East Queensland shows euthanasia was the…
New AI can ID brain patterns related to specific behavior
Scientists have developed a new AI algorithm that can separate brain patterns related to a…
Framing climate action as patriotic and status-quo friendly increases liberals’ and conservatives’ belief in climate change
A new psychology study shows that framing the need to address climate change as patriotic…
Cattle raised by Maasai farmers aren’t the conservation villains they’ve been made out to be, study finds
A new study has found the pastoral practices of the Indigenous Maasai people of Kenya…
Belief in academic ability key factor in academic success for low-income students
A strong belief in their own academic ability can help children from low-income families defy…
COVID-19 lockdowns prematurely aged teenage brains, study shows
New research has found that lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unusually accelerated brain…
Air pollution exposure in infancy may limit economic mobility in adulthood
Higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) during infancy was associated with lower economic…
Artificial muscles propel a robotic leg to walk and jump
Researchers have developed a robotic leg with artificial muscles. Inspired by living creatures, it jumps…
Researchers identify factor that drives prostate cancer-causing genes
Researchers have uncovered a key reason why a typically normal protein goes awry and fuels…
New molecular engineering technique allows for complex organoids
A new molecular engineering technique can precisely influence the development of organoids. Microbeads made of…
How the brain’s inner chamber governs our state of consciousness
Investigators studying the nature of consciousness have successfully used a drug to identify the intricate…
Hep C: We’re closer than ever to solving mystery of deadly virus
Around 300,000 people die from hepatitis C every year. A new study has mapped the…
Breakthrough insights into carbon dioxide absorption using cement-based materials
Cement-based materials provide a potential solution for mitigating climate change by trapping and storing atmospheric…
Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs in warming oceans
Grey reef sharks are having to abandon the coral reefs they call home in the…
Researchers develop analytical pipeline to identify unexploited genes that hold research value
A research team has developed an analysis pipeline to identify unexploited genes for a given…
‘Out-of-body’ research could lead to new ways to promote social harmony
Out-of-body experiences, such as near-death experiences, can have a ‘transformative’ effect on people’s ability to…
Extreme weather to strengthen rapidly over next two decades
The study shows how global warming can combine with normal variations in the weather to…
Microwaving waste cooking oil into useful chemicals
Converting biomass such as waste cooking oil into useful chemicals through catalysis can help create…
Falling for financial scams? It may signal early Alzheimer’s disease
Findings from a new USC Dornsife study suggest that when older adults fall for financial…