Why Tyrannosaurus was a slow runner and why the largest are not always the fastest

No other animal on land is faster than a cheetah – the elephant is indeed larger,…

Stronger winds heat up West Antarctic ice melt

Stronger winds 6000kms away on the East Antarctic, have generated waves that circle the continent at…

First experimental observation of new type of entanglement in a 2-D quantum material

Scientists have shown experimentally, for the first time, a quantum phase transition in strontium copper borate,…

Two new genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk

Two genes that influence a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease have now been identified by…

Mutation speeds up sperm of zebra finches

In zebra finches, sperm velocity and morphology and hence reproductive success strongly depend on a specific…

Hospitalizations and cognitive decline in older adults

Emergency and urgent hospitalizations are associated with an increased rate of cognitive decline in older adults,…

Unbalanced wind farm planning exacerbates fluctuations

If European countries cooperated better in the field of wind energy, wind power output would fluctuate…

Ozone pollution connected to cardiovascular health

Exposure to ozone, a risk for impaired lung function, is also connected to health changes that…

Oil impairs ability of coral reef fish to find homes and evade predators

Just as one too many cocktails can lead a person to make bad choices, a few…

Breathable, wearable electronics on skin for long-term health monitoring

A hypoallergenic electronic sensor can be worn on the skin continuously for a week without discomfort,…