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Report provides guide to funding for coral reef restoration projects
UC Santa Cruz played a leading role in a multi-agency group working for the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force to...
Cabbage white butterflies utilize two gut enzymes for maximum flexibility in deactivating mustard oil bombs
Cruciferous plants, such as cabbage, rapeseed, horseradish or mustard, have a special defense strategy against herbivores called the "mustard oil...
Study of fossil katydids provides new insights on evolution of Mesozoic soundscape
Acoustic communication has played a key role in the evolution of animals especially vertebrates and insects, ranging from mating to...
A step in the direction of artificial organs. Scientists find out what stem cell networks look like and where they came from
A beating heart. A complicated organ that pumps blood around the body of animals and humans. Not exactly something you...
True giant wombat gives Diprotodon podium a wobble
If you thought Australia was home to only one ancient ‘giant wombat’, think again. Credit: Eleanor Pease If you thought Australia...
CRISPR technology improves Huntington’s disease symptoms in models
Huntington’s disease (HD) is a neurological disorder that causes progressive loss of movement, coordination and cognitive function. It is caused...
Who is more prone to recurrent UTIs? Bladder bacteria may be key
Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have identified specific bacteria in the bladder that may indicate which postmenopausal...
Attitudes around COVID-19 vaccination are linked to increased traffic risks
Philadelphia, December 12, 2022 – Reasons underlying hesitancy to get vaccinated against COVID-19 may be associated with increased risks of...
Ingestible biobatteries could allow new view of digestive system
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Tech companies have developed many devices that work outside the body, such as cell phones, smart watches,...
Swan Hellenic and SETI Institute announce partnership to explore space at sea
Iconic cultural expedition cruise pioneer teams up with the SETI Institute to take its cruise guests’ explorations further and deeper,...
First-of-its-kind GEMM Asia Summit addresses urgent crises facing mega-cities
SINGAPORE – On 5-6 December, lawyers, economists, government officials, climate scientists and technologists from all over Asia gathered for GEMM...
How plants protect themselves from oxidative stress during iron uptake – and why this is also important for humans
Iron is a critical micronutrient for the survival of plants and humans, yet too much iron can also be toxic....
Three National Institutes of Health grants fund study on the effects of ultra-processed foods on the human body
Scientists in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are investigating the effects of ultra-processed foods on the human body...
Newly discovered scorpionfly genus with bizarre appearance
Zoologist Professor Rainer Willmann, former Director of the Zoological Museum at the University of Göttingen, has described and classified previously...
Patients with depression less likely to follow critical medication plan following heart procedure
PITTSBURGH – Patients diagnosed with depression were less likely to adhere to essential medical therapies following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)...
Antihelium nuclei as messengers from the depths of the galaxy
How are galaxies born, and what holds them together? Astronomers assume that dark matter plays an essential role. However, as...
Scientists call for better long-term groundwater controls in Australia
After Australia’s latest floodwaters subside, a study led by Flinders University has called for action on 18 challenges facing more...
Scientists develop electrode material that preserves its volume, making it ideal for solid-state EV batteries
Electric cars are widely regarded as our best bet to replace conventional cars with a more environment-friendly alternative. However, electric...
No proven health impact of free primary care from age 85
Introducing copayment elimination in primary care in Sweden for the over-85s has not caused a rise in the number of...
Scientists uncover possible neural link between early life trauma and binge-eating disorder
Nearly 3 percent of Americans suffer from binge-eating disorder at some point their lifetimes, and of them, more than eight...
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