Amber unveils evolution of ancient antlions
Credit: NIGPAS Myrmeleontiformia (antlions and their relatives) are an ancient group of lacewing insects characterized by predatory larvae with unusual morphologies and behaviors. An international...
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Climate change denial strongly linked to right-wing nationalism
Credit: Ulrika Ernström/Chalmers University of Technology With Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, as a hub, the world's first global research network into climate change denial...
For exotic pets, the most popular are also most likely to be released in the wild
Credit: Matthew Sileo Among pet snakes and lizards, the biggest-selling species are also the most likely to be released by their owners - and to...
Novel technology may enable more efficient atrial fibrillation monitoring and detection
Credit: AliveCor Philadelphia, August 22, 2018 - Despite increasing awareness about atrial fibrillation (AF), stroke continues to be the first manifestation of AF in some...
Murky lakes now surpass clear, blue lakes in US
New research reveals that many lakes in the continental United States are becoming "murkier, with potentially negative consequences for water quality and aquatic life. The...
In soil carbon measurements, tools tell the tale
Credit: Jason James A (wo)man is only as good as his or her tools. In the case of soil scientists, they are only as good...
New study shows encouraging correlations between a high Omega-3 Index and depression
New research published in the August edition of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology's Heart Failure issue found significant correlations between blood levels...
Carers of terminally ill up to 7 times more likely to have mental health problems
Carers for people with cancer are between 5 and 7 times more likely to have mental health problems than the general population, according to a...
Species-rich forests better compensate environmental impacts
Credit: UZH Forest ecosystems are elementary for a climatic balance. Countries such as China have recognized this fact; for years, they have been conducting extensive...
Rapid development in Central Africa increases the risk of infectious disease outbreaks
Credit: NIAID WHAT: The Central Africa region is experiencing rapid urbanization and economic growth, and infrastructure development. These changes, while generally positive and welcome, also...
Researchers explore retention of minorities in TBI Model System Study of race/ethnicity
East Hanover, NJ - August 22, 2018 -Researchers analyzed data from the Traumatic Brain Injury Model System National Data and Statistical Center (TBIMSDSC) to study...
Study suggests need to include overweight subjects in metabolic research
Credit: Photo courtesy of CHLA Children's Hospital Los Angeles investigators have demonstrated the need to include a growing constituency of obese and overweight children and...
Study reports successful kidney transplants from donors with a history of hepatitis C
Credit: Loma Linda University Health Researchers at Loma Linda University Health found that kidney transplantation can be safely performed using organs testing positive for the...
Cool indoor temperatures linked to high blood pressure
Turning up the thermostat may help manage hypertension, finds a new UCL study into the link between indoor temperatures and high blood pressure. Comparing blood...
LSA Health study documents limited access to orthopaedic care for Louisiana Medicaid patients
Credit: LSU Health New Orleans New Orleans, LA - A study led by Christopher Marrero, MD, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health New...
