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New evidence may change timeline for when people first arrived in North America
An unexpected discovery suggests that the first humans may have arrived in North America more than…
Vitamin D may not provide protection from COVID-19 susceptibility or disease severity, study suggests
Observational studies have suggested that increased vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19. However, these studies…
Light shed on mysterious genotype-phenotype associations
A new study analyzing the association between an individual’s genetics (genotype) and their observable characteristics resulting…
Engineers demonstrate a quantum advantage
Researchers experimentally show that quantum resources have an advantage over classical — even in the NISQ…
How best to focus efforts on classifying new species to prevent their extinction?
Many organisms in need of conservation are still unknown or lumped in with similar species, which…
Role of sleep-related brain activity in clearing toxic proteins and preventing Alzheimer's disease
Evidence of sleep-dependent low-frequency (less than 0.1 Hz) global brain activity in the clearance of Alzheimer’s…
'Self-aware' materials build the foundation for living structures
New research describes a new metamaterial system that acts as its own sensor, recording and relaying…
Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition for oldest adults — regardless of genetic risk
A new analysis of adults aged 80 years and older shows that a healthier lifestyle is…
Scientists demonstrate a better, more eco-friendly method to produce hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is used to disinfect minor cuts at home and for oxidative reactions in…