Oldest evidence of dairying on the East Asian Steppe

Although dairy pastoralism once made Mongolian steppe herders successful enough to conquer most of Asia and…

Coping with errors in the quantum age

Quantum systems can be manipulated with extremely high, but not with perfect precision. Researchers have now…

Is there a universal hierarchy of human senses?

The accepted hierarchy of human senses -- sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell -- is not…

Promising proteins for diagnostic, prognostic use in ALS

Researchers have identified proteins that may be useful in both earlier diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis…

Gene regulator that allows plant rehydration after drought

Scientists have found that the protein NGA1 is critical for plants to have normal responses to…

Fire ant colonies could inspire molecular machines, swarming robots

Researchers have uncovered the statistical rules that govern how gigantic colonies of fire ants form bridges,…

How childhood stress contributes to anxiety, depression

New research could help explain why stress early in life can create vulnerabilities to mood and…

Patient safety in hospitals still a concern

Two decades ago, a landmark study highlighted the prevalence of medical errors and called for a…

Drinking coffee may reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

A new study suggests drinking coffee may protect you against developing both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Villagers follow the geology to safer water in Bangladesh

Water researchers have found a way to fight the 'king of poisons' that accounts for one…