Fast radio burst, a rolling cosmic dice
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) represent the most intense radio explosions in the Universe, releasing sufficient energy, within just a thousandth...
Researchers discover cell ‘crosstalk’ that triggers cancer cachexia
New research from the University of Oklahoma reveals a previously unknown chain of events sparking the development of cancer cachexia,...
Choosing sugary drinks over fruit juice for toddlers linked to risk of adult obesity
Consuming sugar-sweetened drinks in the first few years of childhood can be linked to poor diet patterns that increase the...
Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water
Microplastics pose a great threat to human health. These tiny plastic debris can enter our bodies through the water we...
Research team led by Case Western Reserve awarded $2.75 million from Department of Defense to advance clot-stabilizing nanotechnology
CLEVELAND—The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a team of researchers led by Case Western Reserve University a four-year,...
Supercool delivery: final section of souped-up neutron source trucks out of Jefferson Lab
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – One of the world’s leading neutron science facilities is souping up its already powerful particle accelerator,...
One of the largest male infertility genetic studies improves molecular diagnostics and personalized management of andrology patients
Approximately one in seven couples face difficulties conceiving a child naturally. Half of these cases are due to male infertility...
Exoplanets true to size
700 light years away from Earth in the constellation Virgo, the planet WASP-39b orbits the star WASP-39. The gas giant,...
Leptanilla voldemort, a ghostly slender new ant species from the dark depths of the underground
In the sun-scorched Pilbara region of north-western Australia, scientists have unearthed a mysterious creature from the shadows – a new...
Melanomas resist drugs by ‘breaking’ genes
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to...
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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