Sierra squirrels find their niche amid a changing climate

A new study of squirrels in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains finds that climate is just one…

New test could help identify type 2 diabetes risk

Analysing changes to DNA in the blood can improve the ability to predict a person’s risk…

AI-equipped eyeglasses read silent speech

Researchers have developed a silent-speech recognition interface that uses acoustic-sensing and artificial intelligence to continuously recognize…

Hubble sees possible runaway black hole creating a trail of stars

There’s an invisible monster on the loose, barreling through intergalactic space so fast that if it…

Using photons as neurotransmitters to control the activity of neurons

Researchers have developed a system that connects two neurons by using light-emitting enzymes and light-sensitive ion…

US forests face an unclear future with climate change

Climate change might compromise how permanently forests are able to store carbon and keep it out…

Shedding light on mechanisms of electrochemical energy storage

Researchers have developed a new technique that can quickly identify the exact electrochemical mechanisms taking place…

Optimizing sepsis treatment timing with a machine learning model

A new machine learning model that estimates optimal treatment timing for sepsis could pave the way…

Men and women have different obesity drivers, pointing to the need for tailored interventions

A new study finds sex-specific brain signals that appear to confirm that different drivers lead men…

Studying consciousness without affecting it

A new study tests an alternative to external stimulation for measuring when subjects lose and regain…