The number of cases of progressive massive fibrosis, the most severe form of black lung disease,…
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Long-term study reveals one invasive insect can change a forest bird community
Eastern hemlock forests have been declining due to a non-native insect pest. A new study presents…
Birds play the waiting game in tough environmental conditions
If resources are limited and tough to find, reproductive efforts may fail. In these situations, it…
Floridians could far far more frequent, intense Heatwaves
By the late 21st century, if atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations reach worst-case projections, Floridians could experience…
Global healthcare access and quality improved from 2000-2016
Healthcare access and quality improved globally from 2000-2016 due in part to large gains seen in…
Leg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system health
New research shows that using the legs, particularly in weight-bearing exercise, sends signals to the brain…
Top 10 new species for 2018
The large and small, beautiful and bizarre are among the newly discovered animals, plants and microbes…
Evening use of light-emitting tablets may disrupt healthy sleep
A new study reveals that evening use of light-emitting tablets can induce delays in desired bedtimes,…
Space-like gravity weakens biochemical signals in muscle formation
Microgravity conditions affect DNA methylation of muscle cells, slowing their differentiation.
Can weekend sleep make up for the detriments of sleep deprivation during the week?
In a recent study, short, but not long, weekend sleep was associated with an increased risk…