Rising annual temperatures and dwindling yearly precipitation across the mid-latitudes of Central Asia have extended its…
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With just a tablespoon of blood, researchers aim to transform cancer treatment
Researchers have developed a new blood test that provides unprecedented insight into a patient’s cancer make-up,…
Magnetic memory milestone
Computers and smartphones have different kinds of memory, which vary in speed and power efficiency depending…
Bioinspired whisker arrays can work as antennae to detect sources of flow disturbances under water or in the air
New research could form the basis of aviation innovation. Artificial whiskers, built as models of whiskers…
A new method to detect exoplanets
In recent years, a large number of exoplanets have been found around single ‘normal’ stars. New…
Higher voice pitch lets female faces appear younger
Psychologists and biologists have investigated whether voice pitch can influence how female faces are evaluated. Their…
Climate change and civil unrest among the ancient Maya
An extended period of turmoil in the prehistoric Maya city of Mayapan, in the Yucatan region…
Marijuana use is much more common in US states that have legalized recreational cannabis use
A new study found that rates of cannabis use and daily cannabis use have increased across…
Scientists reveal genetic architecture underlying alcohol, cigarette abuse
Researchers used a new kind of computational tool to parse the complicated genetics that put some…
Songbird can keep time with the best of them
When it comes to keeping time, an unassuming species of songbird is on a par with…