New biomarker predicts Alzheimer’s disease, link to diabetes

Higher levels of the enzyme, autotaxin, significantly predict memory impairment and type 2 diabetes. The research…

Why exposure to rhythmic stimulation at certain frequencies facilitate epileptic seizures

New research proposes an explanation for the occurrence of epileptic seizures as a result of the…

Rudolph’s antlers inspire next generation of unbreakable materials

Scientists have discovered the secret behind the toughness of deer antlers and how they can resist…

Satellites observe ‘traffic jams’ in Antarctic Ice Stream caused by tides

Nine months of continual radar observation reveals the complex changing patterns of ice stream movement in…

Long-term anti-inflammatory drug use may increase cancer-related deaths for certain patients

Regular use of over-the-counter non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen is associated with…

New prehistoric bird species discovered

A new species of bird has been discovered in the Canadian Arctic. At approximately 90 million…

With eyes or noses? How young children use sensory cues to make social decisions

Children begin using olfactory information to help guide their responses to emotionally-expressive faces at about age…

DNA markers distinguish between harmless, deadly bacteria

Through a new study of the coccobacillus Francisella, researchers are working to use DNA markers to…

Astronomers release largest digital survey of the visible universe

The world's largest digital survey of the visible Universe, mapping billions of stars and galaxies, has…

New technology coordinates drones in team missions

A mathematics researcher has developed an algorithm to mobilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in team missions.…