Poor air quality linked to cognitive problems in babies

New research shows that poor air quality could be causing cognitive problems in babies and toddlers.…

Mudskippers could be key to understanding evolution of blinking

Blinking is crucial for the eye. It’s how animals clean their eyes, protect them, and even…

Researchers reveal an ancient mechanism for wound repair

The study is the first to identify a damage response pathway that is distinct from but…

Small acts of kindness are frequent and universal, study finds

A study found that people around the world signal others for assistance every couple of minutes.…

Webb reveals early-universe prequel to huge galaxy cluster

Every giant was once a baby, though you may never have seen them at that stage…

'BeerBots' could speed up the brewing process

Craft brewers are continuously upping the ante and coming up with innovative ways to make or…

Scientists detect seismic waves traveling through Martian core

New NASA InSight research reveals that Mars has a liquid core rich in sulfur and oxygen,…

For birds, blending in may result in more diversity

The adage ‘birds of a feather flock together’ is being given new meaning in a recent…

Study finds early RSV infection linked to significantly increased risk of asthma in children

A new observational study has found that RSV infection in the first year of life is…

Problems with 'pruning' brain connections linked to adolescent mental health disorders

Problems with the brain’s ability to ‘prune’ itself of unnecessary connections may underlie a wide range…