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Tropical forests overexploited by unsustainable logging
Widely hailed as a renewable natural resource, tropical timber from old-growth tropical forests is selectively…
Mini-brain model of idiopathic autism reveals underlying pathology of neuronal overgrowth
The majority of cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are unknown. Now researchers have created…
Using wireless interface, operators control multiple drones by thinking of various tasks
A researcher has discovered how to control multiple robotic drones using the human brain. A…
Shocking new role found for the immune system: Controlling social interaction
The immune system affects — and even controls — social behavior, a new study has…
Indestructible bridges could be reality, thanks to nature-inspired ‘form-finding’
A new generation of indestructible bridges could be possible, thanks to new research. An engineer…
Why we like the music we do
Musical tastes are cultural, not hardwired in the brain, new research suggests. In a study…
Stellar outburst brings water snowline around a young star into view
A violent outburst by the young star V883 Orionis has given astronomers using ALMA their…
Electricity generated with water, salt and a 3-atoms-thick membrane
Proponents of clean energy will soon have a new source to add: osmotic power. Or…
Earthquake prediction: An innovative technique for monitoring submarine faults
To monitor a segment of the North Anatolian seismic fault near Istanbul, an international team…