Astronomers have documented atmospheric changes on Io, Jupiter’s volcanically active satellite, as the giant planet…
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Giant forest fires exterminate spotted owls, long-term study finds
Could periodic forest thinning and prescribed burns intended to prevent dangerous “megafires” help conserve owls…
Combat exposure may jeopardize the behavioral health of women in the military
In a recent study, combat exposure among Army enlisted women was associated with an increased…
What can a sea-lion teach us about musicality?
Ronan the sea lion can keep the beat better than any other animal; a new…
Depression screening tools not accurate for children and adolescents
There is insufficient evidence to show that any of the short questionnaires used by physicians…
Managing uncertainty: How soil carbon feedbacks could affect climate change
A new article makes the case that developing meaningful climate projections depends upon a better…
Rat whiskers shed light on how neurons communicate touch
Mathematical and mechanical modeling shows that whisker sensory neurons fundamentally encode mechanical information.
Millennials less sexually active than Gen-X peers
Since time immemorial, older generations have fretted over the sexual habits of young people. In…
New metamaterials can change properties with a flick of a light-switch
Invisibility cloaks have less to do with magic than with metamaterials. These human-engineered materials have…
Low rate of Internet use by seniors for health purposes
Researchers examined trends in seniors’ use of digital health technology in the US from 2011-2014.