Block play could improve your child’s math skills, executive functioning

Semi-structured block play among preschool-age children has the potential to improve two skills - mathematics and…

Potential new treatment for drug addiction relapse revealed

Research reveals a new potential mechanism for combating drug addiction relapse.

Mother’s attitude to baby during pregnancy may have implications for child’s development

Mothers who 'connect' with their baby during pregnancy are more likely to interact in a more…

The true power of the solar wind

The planets and moons of our solar system are continuously being bombarded by particles from the…

The loss of a parent is the most common cause of brood failure in blue tits

Complete brood failure in blue tits is almost always associated with the sudden and permanent disappearance…

Farmers increasingly relying on agricultural contractors

More farmers are relying on external companies to carry out major work, new research shows.

Physicists discover how to create the thinnest liquid films ever

Physicists have discovered a fundamentally new way surfaces can get wet. Their study may allow scientists…

Protective mechanism against atherosclerosis discovered

Immune cells promoting inflammation play a crucial role in the development of atherosclerosis. Scientists showed that…

How can patients be protected from post-surgery opioid addiction?

Greater coordination is needed between surgeons and physicians about the prescription of pain-relieving opioid drugs following…

Breakthrough in lignin research: Spherical particles multiply enzyme efficiency

Lignin, a pulp industry by-product, could replace fossil materials.