Patients undergoing long-term treatment with steroids may suffer from metabolic side effects. Researchers have now pinpointed…
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Microplastic contamination found in common source of groundwater
Microplastics contaminate the world's surface waters, yet scientists have only just begun to explore their presence…
Rapidly receding glaciers on Baffin Island reveal long-covered Arctic landscapes
Glacial retreat in the Canadian Arctic has uncovered landscapes that haven't been ice-free in more than…
New research will improve diagnosis of antenatal anxiety
A landmark study will help health professionals improve the identification of severe and problematic anxiety in…
Smoking cessation strategies targeting stress reduction may be more successful in women
Women are 31 percent less likely to quit smoking successfully, in part because nicotine replacement therapy…
Brain pathway linked to impulsive behaviors
Researchers have uncovered new details of a brain pathway that can cause impulsive behaviors.
Platinum forms nano-bubbles
Platinum, a noble metal, is oxidized more quickly than expected under conditions that are technologically relevant.…
Key protein in the production of insulin discovered
The crucial hormone insulin needs help acquiring the right structure. A protein that assists in the…
Why some mites are mightier than others: The evolution of lethal fighting in a spider mite
Unlike most male animals, some males of the social spider mite engage in deadly fights with…
Flounders in the Gulf of Finland: Decline caused by the near disappearance of one species
Morphologically very similar species can disappear before we even notice they are there.