Drinking coffee could lead to a longer life, scientist says

Scientists have found that people who drink coffee appear to live longer. Drinking coffee was associated…

Ad hoc ‘cache hierarchies’ make chips much more efficient

Researchers have designed a system that reallocates cache access on the fly, to create new 'cache…

Single protein controls genetic network essential for sperm development

Scientists have found a single protein -- Ptbp2 -- controls a network of over 200 genes…

Lost in translation: To the untrained zebra finch ear, jazzy courtship songs fall flat

Zebra finches brought up without their fathers don't react to the singing of potential suitors in…

Aphasia recovery via speech therapy related to structural plasticity of the ventral stream

Strengthening the inferior longitudinal fasciculus (ILF) via speech therapy is associated with significant semantic error reductions…

Cannibalism: A new way to stop the spread of disease

Cannibalism may be just what the doctor ordered, according to a new study.

Medicare, Medicare Advantage physician rates nearly equal

Medicare Advantage has similar prices as Medicare, but on some services or equipment, commercial insurers have…

Sleep, Alzheimer’s link explained

Disrupting just one night of sleep in healthy, middle-aged adults causes an increase in a brain…

‘Eelevator’ project helps eels survive journey through New York waters

An “eelevator” is helping American eels survive their harrowing journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the…

Easter Island not victim of ‘ecocide,’ analysis of remains shows

Analysis of remains found on Rapa Nui, Chile (Easter Island) provides evidence contrary to the widely-held…