Scientists have untangled the competing influences of water and gravity on plant roots — by…
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Day-to-day experiences affect awareness of aging, mood
A study of older adults finds an individual’s awareness of aging is not as static…
Heart health: A sodium surprise
Irregular heartbeat — or arrhythmia — can have sudden and often fatal consequences. A biomedical…
Grasslands restoration is working in the soil, too
A new study finds that tallgrass prairie restoration at a large Illinois preserve is working…
Heritage and ancient grain project feeds a growing demand
After a century of markets dominated by a few types of wheat and white flour,…
Hot dogs: Is climate change impacting populations of African wild dogs?
Climate change may be harming the future of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) by impacting…
Perceiving oneself as less physically active than peers is linked to a shorter lifespan
American adults who believed that they were less active than their peers died younger than…
‘Sound’ research shows slower boats may cause manatees more harm than good
Slower boat speeds reduce risks to manatees. Or do they? Not exactly, according to new…
Most primary care physicians can’t identify all risk factors for prediabetes
Researchers who distributed a survey at a retreat and medical update for primary care physicians…
In frogs, preventing early-life gut microbiome disruptions leads to better health
Biologists have found that a crucial window in the development of tadpoles may influence a…