Smart people have better connected brains

Differences in intelligence have so far mostly been attributed to differences in specific brain regions. However,…

Felling pines: Doing it sooner rather than later is better for fynbos

Here's some advice for landowners wanting to remove pine trees in the hope of seeing fynbos…

HLF-gene controls generation of our long-term immune system

When the HLF (hepatic leukemia factor) gene -- which is expressed in immature blood cells --…

Common jellyfish is actually two species, scientists find

Sea nettle jellyfish found in Rehoboth and Chesapeake Bay are actually two species, researchers have discovered.

To forget or to remember? Memory depends on subtle brain signals

Understanding how brains actively erase memories may open new understanding of memory loss and aging, and…

Rainfall can indicate that mosquito-borne epidemics will occur weeks later

Outbreaks of mosquito-borne viruses Zika and Chikungunya generally occur about three weeks after heavy rainfall, research…

Preliminary stages of dementia reduce human face memorization ability

Scientists have revealed that elderly people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have a particularly weakened ability…

MRI shows brain differences among ADHD patients

Information from brain MRIs can help identify people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and distinguish…

Worldwide increase in methane bubbles due to climate change

Due to climate change, including rising temperatures, more and more methane is bubbling up from lakes,…

Species may appear deceptively resilient to climate change

Natural habitats play a vital role in helping other plants and animals resist heat stresses ramping…