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Neural networks are sometimes called black boxes because, despite the fact that they can outperform humans on certain tasks, even the researchers who design them...

MADISON, Wis. — To get through a long winter without food, hibernating animals — like the 13-lined ground squirrel — can slow their metabolism by...

With the help of cerebral organoids, IMBA scientists were able to ascertain that Tuberous Sclerosis, a rare neurodevelopmental genetic disorder, arises developmentally rather than only...

Hyaluronic acid, or HA, is a known presence in pancreatic tumors, but a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer...

Recently discovered genetic knowledge of two nuisance western honey bee subspecies will help commercial and hobby beekeepers. Credit: Mark Dykes, Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory,...

Dogs that are more extroverted, conscientious and open tend to rank higher in the hierarchy, while more friendly dogs tend to rank lower. In addition, older...

Popular belief has been that small dogs, such as Pomeranians and Chihuahuas, exist because once dogs were domesticated, humans wanted small, cute companions. But in...

Northwestern University scientists have developed a new tool to harness immune cells from tumors to fight cancer rapidly and effectively.Credit: Please credit Shana Kelley Lab...

The shape-shifting clouds of starling birds, the organization of neural networks or the structure of an anthill: nature is full of complex systems whose behaviors...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Light therapy may accelerate the healing of skin damage from radiation therapy by up to 50%, according to a recent University at...

Zoos and aquariums could improve the lives of a wider range of their animals, new research suggests.Credit: Paul Rose Zoos and aquariums could improve the...

MADISON, Wis. — The drugs behind the new pills to treat COVID-19 remain very effective against the omicron variant of the virus in lab tests,...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—January 26, 2022—Imagine you’re baking a cake, but you run out of salt. Even with the missing ingredient, the batter still looks like...

A new analysis by David Geary at the University of Missouri and Gijsbert Stoet at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom finds career...

Flat-faced purebred dogs, including Neapolitan mastiffs, English bulldogs and American cocker spaniels, are up to 34 times more likely than other breeds to suffer from...