Fixing flaws introduced during the machining of large components used in the aircraft and heavy equipment…
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Delirium could accelerate dementia-related mental decline
When hospitalized, people can become acutely confused and disorientated. This condition, known as delirium, affects a…
Swamphens signal dominance through fleshy faces
What's in a face? In addition to their plumage, Pukeko -- large purple swamphens found in…
Five-minute chats in the waiting room may prompt families to eat more fruits, vegetables
Low-income families were more likely to use their federal food assistance on nutritious food after learning…
In Rett syndrome model, team shows how adult learning is impaired in females
In mouse models of Rett syndrome -- which in humans is seen overwhelmingly in females --…
Talking to children about STEM fields boosts test scores and career interest
Parents who talk with their high schoolers about the relevance of science and math can increase…
Adoptees advantaged by birth language memory
Language learning very early on in life can be subconsciously retained even when no conscious knowledge…
Highly gifted children benefit from explanation as much as their peers
We often assume that highly gifted children always perform at maximum capacity. However, new research shows…
Nanofibers developed for healing bone fractures
In future, it may be possible to use nanofibres to improve the attachment of bone implants,…
New avenue for anti-depressant therapy discovered
Researchers have made a ground-breaking discovery revealing new molecular information on how the brain regulates depression…