The sense of touch is formed in the brain before birth

All the surface of the human body is represented in the cerebral cortex in a transversal…

How grunting influences perception in tennis

Grunting noises in tennis influence the prediction of ball flight, according to sport psychologists.

More than 100 years of data show Pennsylvania tick population shift

The prevalence of the most abundant species of ticks found in Pennsylvania has shifted over the…

Training for first-time marathon ‘reverses’ aging of blood vessels

Training for and completing a first-time marathon 'reverses' aging of major blood vessels, according to new…

Avoid smoky environments to protect your heart

If a room or car is smoky, stay away until it has cleared. That's the main…

Making the invisible visible: New method opens unexplored realms for liquid biopsies

A new approach to RNA sequencing reveals thousands of previously inaccessible RNA fragments in blood plasma…

Vital signs can now be monitored using radar

A radar system can wirelessly monitor the vital signs of patients, eliminating the need to hook…

How could a changing climate affect human fertility?

Human adaptation to climate change may include changes in fertility, according to a new study. They…

Breaking bread with rivals leads to more fish on coral reefs

When fishermen and women communicate with their fisher rivals, and cooperate over local environmental problems, they…

Climate extremes explain 18%-43% of global crop yield variations

Climate extremes, such as drought, heatwaves, heavy precipitation and more are responsible for 18%-43% of variation…