Paleontologists unearth what may be the largest known marine reptile
A newly described species of ichthyosaur is likely the largest species of marine reptile ever to be formally described, according...
Artificial Intelligence beats doctors in accurately assessing eye problems
The clinical knowledge and reasoning skills of GPT-4 are approaching the level of specialist eye doctors, a study led by...
Humans occupied a lava tube in Saudi Arabia for thousands of years
A large lava tube in Saudia Arabia provided valuable shelter for humans herding livestock over at least the past 7,000...
Plant sensors could act as an early warning system for farmers
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Using a pair of sensors made from carbon nanotubes, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for...
Cell biology: Molecular code stimulates pioneer cells to build blood vessels in the body
Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and myocardial infarction, are the world's leading causes of mortality, accounting for over 18 million deaths...
Small changes make a big difference in life cycle diagrams
Life cycle diagrams are ubiquitous in science textbooks, and they may be due for some updates. A new study finds...
Researchers crack mystery of swirling vortexes in egg cells
Egg cells are the largest single cells on the planet. Their size — often several to hundreds of times the...
Data-driven workflow doubles carbon capture performance of engineered biochar
Climate change presents a formidable global challenge. Developing efficient carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is an effective way to...
Unique field study shows how climate change affects fire-impacted forests
During the unusually dry year of 2018, Sweden was hit by numerous forest fires. A research team led from Lund...
Pradeep Sharma wins PNAS Cozzarelli Prize for paper on musical perception
When Pradeep Sharma, Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor of Mechanical Engineering and interim dean of the...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies