Low-dose radiation therapy improves delivery of therapeutic nanoparticles to brain tumors

Radiation therapy may increase the uptake of therapeutic nanoparticles by glioblastomas, raising the possibility of using…

Signs of 1906 earthquake revealed in mapping of offshore northern San Andreas Fault

A new high-resolution map of a poorly known section of the northern San Andreas Fault reveals…

Historical trade of tortoiseshell reveals origins of modern wildlife trafficking networks

Historical tortoiseshell trade routes may have established the groundwork for modern illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU)…

Laborer, doorkeeper, future queen: Neurobiology in turtle ants reflects division of labor

The neurobiology of turtle ants differs significantly according to their specialized role within the colony, according…

Artificial intelligence can predict premature death, study finds

Computers which are capable of teaching themselves to predict premature death could greatly improve preventative healthcare…

‘Druggable’ mechanism of tau protein pathology discovered

Researchers have uncovered a 'druggable' mechanism of pathological tau protein aggregation -- a significant advance toward…

Autonomous car learns to handle unknown conditions

In order to make autonomous cars navigate more safely in difficult conditions -- like icy roads…

The salt-craving neurons

Pass the potato chips, please! New research discovers neural circuits that regulate craving and satiation for…

Rivers raged on Mars late into its history

Scientists have catalogued these rivers to conclude that significant river runoff persisted on Mars later into…

Artificial intelligence can improve X-ray identification of pacemakers in emergencies

Researchers have created new artificial intelligence software that can identify cardiac rhythm devices in x-rays more…