Dog brains are tuned to female’s dog-directed speech
Dogs show greater brain sensitivity to the speech directed at them than to adult-directed speech, especially if spoken by women, according to a new study...
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Detecting a vast diversity of rainforest animals by swabbing their DNA from leaves
In the context of accelerating rates of global biodiversity loss, tracking changes in wildlife is instrumental to inform adaptive management strategies and conserve biodiversity. At...
Aspirin can help prevent a second heart attack, but most don’t take it
For people who have experienced a heart attack or stroke, taking a daily aspirin has been shown to help prevent a second one. Yet, despite...
Almost half of all Israeli households suffer from SHS coming in from neighbors’ apartments or balconies
A new study from the School of Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University estimates that almost half the Israeli population...
This fish doesn’t just see with its eyes — it also sees with its skin.
DURHAM, N.C. -- A few years ago while on a fishing trip in the Florida Keys, biologist Lori Schweikert came face to face with an...
The trio – nickel, palladium, and platinum – for enhanced hydrogen evolution
According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, there were approximately 30,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles registered by 2022, representing a threefold increase compared...
NCCN releases new resource to help families understand pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma, part of award-winning patient information series
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) today announced the publication of NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children. The book...
‘Topological gardening’ to achieve unexpected spin transport
‘Trimming’ the edge-states of a topological insulator yields a new class of material featuring unconventional ‘two way’ edge transport in a new theoretical study from...
World’s largest aging research and drug discovery conference celebrates 10 years
The Aging Research and Drug Discovery (ARDD) conference, being held at the University of Copenhagen Aug. 28-Sept. 1, is celebrating 10 years of convening top...
Many older adults want RSV vaccine, poll shows
The first Americans over age 60 just started rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, now that brand-new vaccines...
Hundreds of Andean bird species at risk due to deforestation: New research shows how to protect them
Birds native to the tropical Andes, many of which cannot be found anywhere else, are threatened by increasing agricultural development in the region. A new...
Origins of coronary arteries
Coronary arteries are a vital part of the human heart, providing it with oxygen-rich blood so that it can work. By comparing the hearts of...
Topology’s role in decoding energy of amorphous systems
Osaka, Japan – How is a donut similar to a coffee cup? This question often serves as an illustrative example to explain the concept of...
Water harvesting in Death Valley: Conquering the arid wilderness
Korea is regarded as a “water-stressed nation.” Although the country receives an annual precipitation of approximately 1,300mm, it is characterized by concentrated periods and specific...
Short-term use of immunosuppressants not linked to cancer risk
Relatively short-term use of immunosuppressant medications to control an inflammatory disease was not associated with an increased risk of later developing cancer, according to new...
