Brain implant may enable communication from thoughts alone

A speech prosthetic developed by a collaborative team of Duke neuroscientists,  neurosurgeons, and engineers can translate…

Fossils tell tale of last primate to inhabit North America before humans

Paleontologists have shed light on the long-standing saga of Ekgmowechashala, based on fossil teeth and jaws…

Crust-forming algae are displacing corals in tropical waters worldwide

Over the past few decades, algae have been slowly edging corals out of their native reefs…

European wildcats avoided introduced domestic cats for 2,000 years

Domestic cats introduced from the Near East, and wildcats native to Europe did not mix until…

How to eat our way out of the climate crisis

Researchers conducted a study to determine if replacing dietary fats from palm oil, soy and other…

Asteroid 2023 VA flew past Earth at just 0.07 LD

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 VA flew past Earth at a distance of 0.07 LD /…

How salt from the Caribbean affects our climate

Past cold periods such as the Little Ice Age were associated with reduced strength of North…

Some benefits of exercise stem from the immune system

Research in mice shows that the anti-inflammatory properties of exercise may arise from immune cells mobilized…

Seeing the unseen: How butterflies can help scientists detect cancer

There are many creatures on our planet with more advanced senses than humans. Turtles can sense…

Photo battery achieves competitive voltage

Researchers have developed a monolithically integrated photo battery using organic materials. The photo battery achieves an…