Science & Technology
Polyps as pixels: Innovative technique maps biochemistry of coral reefs
Using an innovative new approach to sampling corals, researchers are now able to create maps of coral biochemistry that reveal with unprecedented detail the distribution of compounds that are integral to the healthy functioning of reefs.
Study shows how brain tumors make certain immune cells turn traitor
A new study has for the first time exhaustively analyzed neutrophils that reside in brain tumors, detailing how the immune cells support brain cancer survival and how they’re manipulated by the tumor microenvironment into enablers of malignancy. The fi…
Is a longer reproductive lifespan good for your brain?
People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease, according to a new study.
Exposure to air pollution linked to increased risk of stroke within 5 days
Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of stroke. Short-term exposure was defined as occurring within five days of the stroke.
Wild Asian elephants display unique puzzle solving skills
A new study has documented the abilities of individual wild Asian elephants to access food by solving puzzles that unlocked storage boxes. It is the first research study to show that individual wild elephants have different willingness and abilities to…
Oldest hunter-gatherer basketry in southern Europe, 9,500 years old
A team of scientists has discovered and analyzed the first direct evidence of basketry among hunter-gatherer societies and early farmers in southern Europe in the Cueva de los Murciélagos of Albuñol (Granada, Spain). This site is one of the most emblem…
Wearable device data reveals that reduced sleep and activity in pregnancy is linked to premature birth risk
Data from wearables show that deviations from normal sleep and activity in pregnancy are connected to a risk for premature delivery, a new study found.
A turtle time capsule: DNA found in ancient shell
Paleontologists discover possible DNA remains in fossil turtle that lived 6 million years ago in Panama, where continents collide.
For the lonely, a blurred line between real and fictional people
In lonely people, the boundary between real friends and favorite fictional characters gets blurred in the part of the brain that is active when thinking about others, a new study found.
Unlocking the potential of silicon anode materials for commercialized batteries
A research team presented an analysis protocol to evaluate silicon cathode materials applicable to commercialized batteries.
Watch how hammerhead sharks get their hammer
The first-ever look at hammerhead shark development shows how they develop their hammer in stunning detail.
Novel battery technology with negligible voltage decay
A pivotal breakthrough in battery technology that has profound implications for our energy future has been achieved.
Capturing CO2 with electricity: A microbial enzyme inspires electrochemistry
Humanity continuously emits greenhouse gases and thereby worsens global warming. Increasing research efforts go into developing strategies to convert these gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), into valuable products. CO2 accumulates dramatically over t…
Drug trial shows reduced abnormal bone formation in those with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
A multisite, international phase 2 trial evaluating the investigational drug garetosmab has shown that it reduced soft-tissue flare-ups significantly and prevented new areas of abnormal bone formation in patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progress…
Brazil’s diversity makes country a testing ground for a global stem cell biobank, scientists say
A biobank for all, in which a person from any background could find a bone marrow donor for a stem cell transplant, is a major goal for stem cell science. While repositories of cell lines that could be a match for most patients are successfully materia…
What makes a carrot orange?
Three recessive genes are required to give carrots their orange color — and the beneficial precursor of vitamin A.
New study provides evidence for more effective brain-based treatment of chronic back pain
A new study may provide key answers to how to help people experiencing chronic back pain. The study examined the critical connection between the brain and pain for treating chronic pain. Specifically, they looked at the importance of pain attributions,…