Study examines potential use of machine learning for sustainable development of biomass

Machine learning can be valuable in supporting sustainable development of biomass if it is applied across…

Bumblebees learn new 'trends' in their behavior by watching and learning

A new study has shown that bumblebees pick up new ‘trends’ in their behavior by watching…

Gas monitoring at volcanic fields outside Naples, Italy, exposes multiple sources of carbon dioxide emissions

The Phlegraean volcanic fields just west of Naples, Italy, are among the top eight emitters of…

Pattern recognition system that monitors disease-causing bacteria in C. elegans

Researchers describe a new manner of detecting microbial infection that intercepts pathogen-derived signals of growth to…

Heart toggles between maintenance and energy-boost mode using ribosomes

Researchers reveal that cardiomyocytes and skeletal muscle cells replace their existing stock of ribosomes with a…

Genetic and socioeconomic factors interact to affect risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity

In analyses of genetic and area-level socioeconomic data for more than 260,000 individuals, researchers found an…

Modifying messenger RNA may provide a new target for Alzheimer's disease

Reducing the methylation of a key messenger RNA can promote migration of macrophages into the brain…

Researchers develop blood test for anxiety

Researchers have successfully developed a blood test for anxiety. The test examines biomarkers that can help…

Drunk mice sober up after a hormone shot

A hormone called fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) protects mice against ethanol-induced loss of balance and…

Complex oxides could power the computers of the future

Materials scientists describe in two papers how complex oxides can be used to create very energy-efficient…