A research team has determined the complete genetic code of 11 members of a flycatcher…
Month: September 2016
Similarities found between how ancient and modern fish survived youth
The discovery of a group of young, prehistoric fish fossils provides some insights into the…
Over-the-counter head lice treatments are likely to fail
A recent review on head lice treatments available in the United States described a marked…
Electric fans may exacerbate heat issues for seniors, study finds
Using electric fans to relieve high levels of heat and humidity may, surprisingly, have the…
Human spatial memory is made up of numerous individual maps
Spatial memory is something we use and need in our everyday lives. Time for morning…
Study demonstrates seasonality of bird migration in response to environmental cues
For the first time, a study shows that remote sensing data from weather surveillance radar…
Post-mortem assessment guidelines for vascular cognitive impairment
The first validated set of pathological criteria for assessing the likelihood that cognitive impairment was…
Screening for suicidal thoughts, behaviors declines with patient age
Documented screening for self-harm, suicide ideation, or suicide attempts declined with age, from approximately 81…
Farming adaptations needed to combat climate change to impact crop yields in 2050
As the globe continues to spin toward a future with higher temperatures, crop yields will…
Nanotubes morphed into tougher carbon for spacecraft, satellites
Researchers turn nanotubes into nanodiamonds and other forms of carbon by smashing them into a…