Development and evolution of dolphin, whale blowholes

New research is shedding light on how the nasal passage of dolphins and whales shifts during…

New analysis of landmark scurvy study leads to update on vitamin C needs

Review of a landmark, 1944 study on adequate vitamin C levels leads researchers to challenge the…

Heavily enriched: An energy-efficient way of enriching hydrogen isotopes in silicon

Deuterium, a heavier but less abundant version of the hydrogen atom, has many practical applications. Unfortunately,…

Experimental drug that boosts immunotherapy shows promise in bladder cancer study

Researchers have found adding the experimental drug entinostat to an immunotherapy-like treatment substantially boosted cancer remission…

A defective potassium channel disrupts the brain’s navigation system

The potassium channel KCNQ3 is required for our brain to generate accurate spatial maps. In mice,…

Table-top electron camera catches ultrafast dynamics of matter

Scientists have built a compact electron camera that can capture the inner, ultrafast dynamics of matter.…

Inflatable robotic hand gives amputees real-time tactile control

An MIT-developed inflatable robotic hand gives amputees real-time tactile control. The smart hand is soft and…

Scientists develop faster COVID-19 test

Scientists have developed a new sample preparation method to detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.…

Pollinators: First global risk index for species declines and effects on humanity

Disappearing habitats and use of pesticides are driving the loss of pollinator species around the world,…

Having a good listener improves your brain health

Researchers find having someone to listen to you when you need to talk is associated with…