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