Read to kids in Spanish; it'll help their English

A new study has found that children who had strong early reading skills in their native…

Targeting deeply held values crucial for inspiring pro-environmental behavior

Given the alarming pace of climate change, it is increasingly important to understand what factors motivate…

From ribbon to scroll: Gaining shape control by electrostatics

Northwestern Engineering materials science researchers have uncovered new insights into how electrostatic interactions can be regulated…

New study may have the reason why heart medication gives muscle pain

A research team found muscle cells treated with statins released the amino acid called glutamate at…

Bullies may come and go, but the 'molecular memory' of being a target lingers

Life at the bottom of the social ladder may have long-term health effects that even upward…

Protein misfolding as a risk marker for Alzheimer's disease

In symptom-free individuals, the detection of misfolded amyloid-beta protein in the blood indicated a considerably higher…

Animal Study Registry could improve data quality and reduce wasted lives

The irreproducibility of preclinical data is impeding scientific progress and the development of effective new medical…

Last year's extreme snowfall wiped out breeding of Arctic animals and plants

In 2018, vast amounts of snow were spread across most of the Arctic region and did…

The lunar cycle drives the nightjar's migration

GPS tracking data reveals that the foraging activity of the European nightjar more than doubles during…

Natural loss of foot muscle in rodents shares mechanisms often associated with disease and injury

New insight on how the natural loss of foot muscles occurred in rodents and other species…