The most widely accepted theory of the inhabitation of North America is that humans migrated…
Month: April 2015
Strange supernova is ‘missing link’ in gamma-ray burst connection
Astronomers find that ‘central engines’ in supernova explosions can come in different strengths, and include…
Astrophysicists draw most comprehensive map of the universe
Astrophysicists have created a 3-D map of the universe that spans nearly two billion light…
How an RNA gene silences a whole chromosome
Researchers have discovered how an abundant class of RNA genes, called lncRNAs can regulate key…
Augmenting a gas naturally in our bodies fights RSV infection
Hydrogen sulfide, a gas produced naturally within our bodies, reduces the severity of respiratory syncytial…
Brain balances perception and action when caught in an illusion
Two wrongs can make a right, at least in the world of visual perception and…
Researchers train computers to identify gene interactions in human tissues
Researchers have trained a computer to crunch big biomedical data in order to recognize how…
Hate to diet? It’s how we’re wired
If you’re finding it difficult to stick to a weight-loss diet, scientists say you can…
Bizarre ‘platypus’ dinosaur: Vegetarian relative of T. rex
Although closely related to the notorious carnivore Tyrannosaurus rex, a new lineage of dinosaur discovered…
Your adolescent brain on alcohol: Changes last into adulthood
Repeated alcohol exposure during adolescence results in long-lasting changes in the region of the brain…