Physicists are researching a new class of materials: Higher-order topological insulators. The edges of these crystalline…
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A sense of disgust in bonobos?
Researchers investigate the adaptive system of disgust in bonobos to further understand the origins of it…
Economic models significantly underestimate climate change risks
Policymakers are being misinformed by the results of economic models that underestimate the future risks of…
More breast cancer patients can safely forgo chemotherapy: Study
A 21-gene test performed on tumors could enable most patients with the most common type of…
A filthy first — the 6 common types of disgust that protect us from disease revealed
Poor hygiene, insects or other animals that may carry disease and risky sexual behavior are among…
Why do some sleep-deprived people experience worse cognitive functioning than others?
The key to predicting how someone is affected by sleep loss may be found in microRNAs…
Inefficient fat metabolism a possible cause of overweight
Protracted weight gain can, in some cases, be attributed to a reduced ability to metabolize fat,…
Timing resuscitation compressions using the song ‘La Macarena’ or using a smartphone app improve compression quality
New research presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia congress in Copenhagen, Denmark shows that the quality of…
Study shows nail treatments do not affect readings of patients’ oxygen levels, despite widespread concern
New research suggests that nail treatments such as acrylic nails or nail polishes do not, as…
Sleep loss linked to nighttime snacking, junk food cravings, obesity, diabetes
Nighttime snacking and junk food cravings may contribute to unhealthy eating behaviors and represent a potential…