Global ocean de-oxygenation quantified

The ongoing global change causes rising ocean temperatures and changes the ocean circulation. Therefore less oxygen…

Scientists discover how epithelial cells maintain constant cell numbers

New research shows how epithelial cells naturally turn over, maintaining constant numbers between cell division and…

MRIs predict which high-risk babies will develop autism as toddlers

Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in infants with older siblings with autism, researchers from around the…

A cultural catch: Evolution of wooden halibut hooks carved by native people of the northwest coast

A scholar has examined the evolution of wooden halibut hooks carved by native people of the…

How temperature guides where species live, where they’ll go

A new study could prove significant in answering among the most enduring questions for ecologists: Why…

Scientists take aim at obesity-linked protein

Scientists have shown that deleting the gene for this protein, known as IP6K1, protects animal models…

Chest pain: New tool helps doctors decide when tests are needed

Stress testing may not always be necessary for those with non-urgent chest pain, suggest researchers in…

Mental shortcuts: Many physicians choose insomnia meds based on habit

Clinical decision-making and treatment choice is a complex cognitive process influenced by multiple variables, report researchers.

Using ‘Scotch tape’ and laser beams, researchers craft new material that could improve LED screens

Researchers report a new bilayer material, with each layer measuring less than one nanometer in thickness,…

Patient complaints can identify surgeons with higher rates of bad surgical outcomes

Recording and analyzing patient and family reports about rude and disrespectful behavior can identify surgeons with…