Illegal ivory dealers starting to use similar code words to hide online sales

Ivory sellers in Europe using eBay are using the same code words across different languages to…

Deciphering the link between skin allergies and the gut microbiota

Over the last few years, scientists have discovered connections between gut microbiota imbalances and various diseases.…

Built-in sound amplifier helps male mosquitoes find females

The ears of male mosquitoes amplify the sound of an approaching female using a self-generated phantom…

The quality of protein supplements for athletes

Powdered protein supplements are one of the most commonly consumed nutritional supplements, whether by professional athletes…

CT technique expands possibilities of imaging ancient remains

Researchers using computed tomography (CT) have successfully imaged the soft tissue of an ancient Egyptian mummy's…

New cause of brain bleeds identified

Neurologists have provided, for the first time, evidence that blood deposits in the brain may not…

Motor learning for precise motor execution

Scientists have identified acquisition of two types of internal models for motor control, which are likely…

Hybrid operating room streamlines diagnosis, treatment of lung cancer

Representing a paradigm shift in thoracic surgery, the hybrid operating room combines three techniques into a…

Some female termites can reproduce without males

Populations of the termite species Glyptotermes nakajimai can form successful, reproducing colonies in absence of males,…

Artificial intelligence to improve drug combination design and personalized medicine

A new auto-commentary looks at how an emerging area of artificial intelligence, specifically the analysis of…