Baby baboon brain anatomy predicts which hand they will use to communicate
By studying the brain anatomy of newborn baby baboons, a research group including several CNRS scientists1 was able to predict what hand they would use...
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Lavender’s secret: genetic regulator boosts plant health and fragrance output
A groundbreaking study has identified a gene that plays a dual role in enhancing both the aromatic compounds and disease resistance in lavender plants. The...
Earth and space share the same turbulence
Fukuoka, Japan—In a paper published in Geophysical Research Letters, researchers have discovered that the turbulence in the thermosphere exhibits the same physical laws as the...
Brain circuits underlying learning from negative experiences
‘I’m not gonna do this again’, we often say when faced with negative feedback, adverse effects, or disappointing outcomes. Thus, we attempt to learn from...
Webb finds plethora of carbon molecules around young star
An international team of astronomers has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to study the disk of gas and dust around a young, very low-mass...
Study investigates relationship between phthalate exposure and high blood pressure, related complications during pregnancy
Higher exposure to certain chemicals called phthalates is linked to an increased risk of pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia and eclampsia (PE/E) and other hypertensive or...
Study finds home health aides struggle with mental health
Home health aides (HHAs) are vulnerable to stress, isolation and depressive symptoms, which impact their own health as well as their patients’ desire to age...
Lakmini Kidder named Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Revenue Officer
Lakmini Kidder, MBA, has been appointed to the newly expanded role of Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for Vanderbilt University Medical...
Discovery highlights ‘critical oversight’ in perceived security of wireless networks
A research team led by Rice University’s Edward Knightly has uncovered an eavesdropping security vulnerability in high-frequency and high-speed wireless backhaul links, widely employed in...
University of South Florida using AI to help combat malaria in Africa
Media Contact: John Dudley (814) 490-3290 (cell) [email protected]: USF Media Contact: John Dudley (814) 490-3290 (cell) [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. (June 6, 2024) – University of South Florida...
Plenary speakers and key deadlines announced for ISSCR 2025 annual meeting in Hong Kong
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) convenes world-renown scientists dedicated to stem cell research and regenerative medicine each year at its annual meeting...
Innovative, self-sufficient, eco-friendly: EU sponsors new microelectronics project
Pathfinder program of the European Innovation Council supports the development of highly innovative, exploratory new technologies at the very earliest stage of their development likely...
Increased lifespan of individuals living with cerebral palsy necessitates a broader perspective on care
Amsterdam, June 6, 2024 – Because the majority of people living with cerebral palsy (CP) are adults, a focus on adult care in addition to...
Scientists ‘read’ the messages in chemical clues left by coral reef inhabitants
What species live in this coral reef, and are they healthy? Chemical clues emitted by marine organisms might hold that information. But in underwater environments,...
Botanists and archaeologists receive National Science Foundation grant to study Mediterranean history
It’s an unusual collaboration. Botanists and archaeologists don’t often work together, unless they’re studying the way people have used plants through time. But a new...
