How will the winds of climate change affect migratory birds?

Under future climate scenarios, changing winds may make it harder for North American birds to migrate…

Regrowing damaged nerves hinges on shutting down key genes

Neurons in the brain and spinal cord don't grow back after injury, unlike those in the…

Humans may be reversing the climate clock, by 50 million years

Our future on Earth may also be our past. Researchers show that humans are reversing a…

‘Dropout’ rate for academic scientists has risen sharply in past 50 years, study finds

An analysis has found that half the people pursuing scientific careers at institutions of higher education…

Water found on asteroid, confirming Bennu as excellent mission target

Spectral observations made by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft identified hydrated minerals across the asteroid, confirming that Bennu,…

Smelling the forest not the trees: Why animals are better at sniffing complex smells

Animals are much better at smelling a complex 'soup' of odorants rather than a single pure…

Key cellular mechanism that triggers pneumonia in humans

Researchers have demonstrated that influenza virus impairs the immune response to pneumococcus, especially monocyte activity.

Millions of low-risk people with diabetes may be testing their blood sugar too often

For people with Type 2 diabetes, testing blood sugar levels becomes part of everyday life. But…

Your brain on imagination: It’s a lot like reality, study shows

New brain imaging research shows that imagining a threat lights up similar regions as experiencing it…

Optimal blood pressure treatment for stroke patients

Aggressive treatment of hypertension in stroke patients could do more harm than good in the long…