Increased risk for breast cancer after childbirth may last more than 20 years

The increased risk for breast cancer that occurs after childbirth can last more than 20 years.…

Lifespan extension at low temperatures is genetically controlled

A new study indicates that lifespan extension at lower temperatures is not just a matter of…

Small and isolated habitat patches crucial to species survival

Small, local patches of habitat could be playing a much bigger role in conserving biodiversity than…

Reducing variations in feeding practices and fortifying breast milk helps micro-preemies grow

Standardizing feeding practices, including the timing for fortifying breast milk and formula with essential elements like…

Ocean fertilization by unusual microbes extends to frigid waters of Arctic Ocean

Microbes that provide natural fertilizer to the oceans by 'fixing' nitrogen from the atmosphere into a…

New study finds bias against women and girls when intellectual ability is sought

A new study finds bias against both women and girls for jobs or activities requiring intellectual…

Shape-shifting origami could help antenna systems adapt on the fly

Researchers have devised a method for using an origami-based structure to create radio frequency filters that…

Bioenergy crops could be as bad for biodiversity as climate change

A large scale expansion in bioenergy crop production could be just as detrimental to biodiversity as…

Rapid genetic evolution linked to lighter skin pigmentation

The gene that causes lighter skin pigmentation, SLC24A5, was introduced from eastern African to southern African…

Addressing research gaps could help with development of disability-inclusive workplaces

Filling key gaps in the research and understanding of the treatment of people with disabilities in…