Astronomers have found a way to determine an asteroid’s interior structure based on how its spin…
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Forgetting is natural, but learning how to learn can slow it down
After reviewing more than 100 years of research on learning, authors of a new paper say…
Weight change in early Parkinson's may be tied to changes in thinking skills
People who gain or lose weight soon after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may be more…
'Star Trek' legend William Shatner actually visited space. It moved him deeply.
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with actor William Shatner, best known for starring in Star Trek, about…
New research rewrites the evolutionary story of gills
Well before evolving to help vertebrates breathe underwater, gills played an early and equally important role…
Methane-eating 'borgs' have been assimilating earth's microbes
In Star Trek, the Borg are a ruthless, hive-minded collective that assimilate other beings with the…
Infection research: Antibodies prevent cell infection
Using bacteria of the Bartonella henselae species, researchers have demonstrated that antibodies can prevent certain surface…
Pain relief without side effects and addiction
New substances that activate adrenalin receptors instead of opioid receptors have a similar pain relieving effect…
Amber fossils from Myanmar
Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia, is plagued by political and economic crises. The fall of…
Timely study on rising groundwater offers hope for drought-stricken East Africa
New research indicates better groundwater supply management could hold the key to help combat the impact…