Fantastic beasts and why to ‘conserve’ them

Beliefs in magical creatures can impact the protection of biodiversity and the field of conservation needs…

How a drug could induce health benefits of exercise

Scientists have identified a mechanism that 'switches on' the exercise response in mammals, opening up the…

Survival of soil organisms is a wake-up call for biosecurity

Tiny creatures in soil that attack plants have the ability to survive for at least three…

Severity of North Pacific storms at highest point in over 1,200 years

Ice cores from Denali and Mount Logan offer insight into global climate connections and the history…

Baby boomer squirrels master tricky timing

Female squirrels who align their reproduction to take advantage of food-rich years and align have more…

Exploring the ground truth: NASA’s twin study investigates metabolites

Researchers are integrating multi-omics data for NASA's Twins Study and comparing all the metabolites in retired…

Less REM sleep tied to greater risk of dementia

People who get less rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may have a greater risk of developing…

Younger mothers are more likely to engage in risky drinking during and after pregnancy

People tend to adjust behaviors across their lifespans as they adopt new roles – such as…

Scientists discover common obesity and diabetes drug reduces rise in brain pressure

Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat patients with either obesity or Type…

Radiological crimes investigations: Scientist-detectives put themselves to the test

When radioactive material is intercepted at the border, officials need scientific support to determine what it…