Science & Technology

Researchers have announced the discovery of multiple candidate genes that influence longevity. The discovery of genetic loci that influence longevity only in females is interesting and important, according to the researchers. Genetic loci are clusters …

Scientists have shown that it is possible to spot signs of brain impairment in patients as early as nine years before they receive a diagnosis for one of a number of dementia-related diseases. The team analyzed data from the UK Biobank and found impair…

Research shows that wild bees may be just as happy visiting woodland tree tops as they are among the flowers at ground level. The shaded interiors of woodlands are generally considered a poor habitat for sun-loving bees. But a new study reveals that a …

Ecosystem scientists and policy experts are calling for a scientific approach to nature-based climate solutions in the United States. The report is the result of dozens of scientists and policy experts gathering in Washington, D.C., in June to confront…

A number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person’s risk of dementia, but a new study has found that two diets including the Mediterranean diet are not linked to a reduced risk of dementia.

A new review conveys the latest achievements in optical tweezers.