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Mass timber: Thinking big about sustainable construction
The Longhouse, a prototype 'mass timber' building designed by students, demonstrates that even huge buildings can…
Got the ‘drunchies’? New study shows how heavy drinking affects diet
After seeing an ad in a campus newspaper promoting unhealthy late-night foods, researchers decided to look…
Scientists determine the structure of a lipid that keeps our tears clear
Researchers report the structure of a key long-chain lipid in the tear film lipid layer, which…
Study of 21 retired NFL and NHL players doesn’t find evidence of early onset dementia
New research is adding important information to the body of knowledge about the cognitive and behavioral…
Iron-silica particles unlock part of the mystery of Earth’s oxygenation
The oxygenation of Earth's atmosphere was thanks, in part, to iron and silica particles in ancient…
New method helps determine effectiveness of interventions in reducing spread of HIV
Using genetic sequencing to understand the evolutionary relationships among pathogens, an international team of researchers has…
Pulling and braking of ‘ancient motor’ in cell division
Study adds to the understanding of the mechanisms involved in cell reproduction and sheds light on…
Baby sea snails ride waves into shallower waters
The warming ocean may cause the larvae of bottom-dwelling snails to hatch earlier in the spring,…
Naltrexone helps HIV positive individuals reduce heavy alcohol use
Extended-release naltrexone -- an injection that decreases heavy drinking in the general population when taken in…