Researchers have analyzed why certain people tend to put tasks off rather than tackling them directly.…
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Species-rich forests better compensate environmental impacts
To offset CO2 emissions, China is reforesting. If a mixture of tree species instead of monocultures…
Neuroscientists restore significant bladder control to 5 men with spinal cord injuries
Magnetic stimulation of the lower spinal cord through the skin enabled five men with spinal-cord injuries…
These lithium-ion batteries can’t catch fire because they harden on impact
Lithium-ion batteries used in consumer electronics are notorious for bursting into flame when damaged. These incidents…
Biomaterial could keep tooth alive after root canal
A root canal ranks high on most people's list of dreaded dental procedures, and it results…
Researchers find a neural ‘auto-correct’ feature we use to process ambiguous sounds
Our brains have an 'auto-correct' feature that we deploy when re-interpreting ambiguous sounds, a team of…
For exotic pets, the most popular are also most likely to be released in the wild
Among pet snakes and lizards, the biggest-selling species are also the most likely to be released…
In soil carbon measurements, tools tell the tale
Soil organic carbon stocks are the amount of organic carbon found in soil. There are several…
Breastfeeding may help protect mothers against stroke
Breastfeeding was associated with a lower risk of stroke in post-menopausal women who reported breastfeeding at…
Novel technology may enable more efficient atrial fibrillation monitoring and detection
A study found that a mobile heart monitor, paired with a smart device and an app,…