History of North African date palm

Genome analysis reveals that North African date palms are a hybrid between cultivated date palms from…

Sleeping less than six hours a night may increase cardiovascular risk

People who sleep less than six hours a night may be at increased risk of cardiovascular…

Discovery of single atom structure leads to more efficient catalyst

The discovery shows an efficiency rate that is up to 25 times higher than traditional catalysts…

New way supermassive black holes are ‘fed’

A new study finds that some supermassive black holes are 'triggered' to grow, suddenly devouring a…

Smart home tests first elder care robot

Researchers believe the robot, nicknamed RAS, could eventually help those with dementia and other limitations continue…

Virtual video visits may improve patient convenience without sacrificing quality of care

A team of researchers reports that virtual video visits, one form of telehealth visit used at…

UK must stay vigilant for bluetongue after 2007 ‘lucky escape’

Scientists have used mathematical modelling to identify why the 2007 UK outbreak of bluetongue -- a…

Teen brain volume changes with small amount of cannabis use, study finds

At a time when several states are moving to legalize recreational use of marijuana, new research…

Memory of last meal influences when, how much rats eat next

Researchers have identified cells in the brains of male rats that appear to control future food…

Diving deeper into developmental dyslexia

Men with dyslexia have altered structural connections between the thalamus and auditory cortex on the left…