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Research reveals new insights into how brain functionsCredit: Photo by Evan Krape For most native English-speakers, learning the Mandarin Chinese...
The smell of dark chocolate, demystified
Chocolate is one of the most-consumed treats around the world, and the smell alone is usually enough to evoke strong...
As climate changes, small increases in rainfall may cause widespread road outages
New model incorporates topographical data for more accurate forecast of road disruption TROY, N.Y. -- As more rain falls on...
UTSA study shows cell’s cytoskeleton does more than hold up a cell, it transfers energy
Credit: Photo courtesy of UTSA (May 8, 2018) - Dysfunctions and malformations in the scaffold of a cell are thought...
CMU researchers make transformational ai seem ‘unremarkable’
AI must be unobtrusive to be accepted as part of clinical decision making PITTSBURGH--Physicians making life-and-death decisions about organ transplants,...
Could sleep molecules lead to a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease?
A new study published today in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, has found that...
Survey: New moms often overlook critical postpartum care during ‘fourth trimester’
40% felt overwhelmed or depressed, yet many did not have a health plan after delivery The three trimesters of pregnancy...
Could this rare supernova resolve a longstanding origin debate?
Although hydrogen is the most-abundant element in the universe, it is almost never seen in Type Ia supernova explosions, except...
No developmental differences in children conceived via assisted reproductive technology
Fertility Centers of Illinois research shows children conceived via ART have the same or advanced developmental milestones compared to spontaneously...
New fuel-related technologies to advance through private, public partnership
Swift Fuels, Purdue, PRF enter research agreement to commercialize fuel-related technologiesCredit: Swift Fuels WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Swift Fuels, Purdue...
Researchers discover new pathway for improving metabolic health
Blocking protein-digesting enzyme tricks mice into releasing more beneficial hormones Rockville, Md. (May 8, 2019)--Blocking the action of an enzyme...
Clean fuel cells could be cheap enough to replace gas engines in vehicles
Credit: UWaterloo Advancements in zero-emission fuel cells could make the technology cheap enough to replace traditional gasoline engines in vehicles,...
Lentils will help you run faster: Communicating food benefits gets kids to eat healthier
Credit: WSU VANCOUVER, Wash. - Communicating food benefits to children that they can relate to may get them to eat...
Move over, silicon switches: There’s a new way to compute
NYU Researchers discover new method of controlling magnetic circuits using energy efficient switch that does not require electric currents BROOKLYN,...
Teaching children to eat healthy: Repetition is the key
Child-centered nutrition phrases encourage healthy eating, especially when introducing new foods, according to a new study published in the Journal...
50 top biomedical and health scientists join prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected 50 of the UK's leading figures within biomedical and health sciences to their...
Ultra-secure form of virtual money proposed
A new type of money that allows users to make decisions based on information arriving at different locations and times,...
UW-Madison research team finds new ways to generate stem cells more efficiently
Credit: Kim Leadholm, Wisconsin Institute For Discovery MADISON -- Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are among the most important tools...
dnDSA and ethnicity linked with thickening of blood vessels after kidney transplant
Credit: Children's National VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Children who developed anti-human leukocyte antibodies against their donor kidney, known as de...
The Sea Lab’s Outreach Coordinator contributes to synthesis on Deepwater Horizon oil spill
The Sea Lab's Discovery Hall Programs Outreach Coordinator Rachel McDonald's work conducting outreach on ACER's research is featured in a...
