The molecular clues driving the effectiveness of scorpion toxins has now been identified by scientists….
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Sugary drinks tax would offer big benefits
A 20 percent tax on sugar-sweetened drinks would result in widespread, long-lasting public health benefits…
Chemical weathering controls erosion rates in rivers
Chemical weathering can control how susceptible bedrock in river beds is to erosion, according to…
World-first new treatment for alcohol addictions
An FDA-approved beta blocker could be the answer in treating alcohol addiction, researchers report. Alcohol…
Complex ideas can enter consciousness automatically
New research provides further evidence for ‘passive frame theory,’ the groundbreaking idea that suggests human…
Research team revs up connected-vehicle technology
Cars, fire trucks and traffic signals are connected on live streets in an Arizona community,…
Scientists grow a material based on hafnium oxide for a new type of non-volatile memory
Scientists have succeeded in growing ultra-thin (2.5-nanometre) ferroelectric films based on hafnium oxide that could…
Animal-encounter data under-detects hunted species in Amazon ecosystems
Evidence of wildlife passage, such as tracks, scat, fur, and disturbed surroundings, is a more…
Scientists discover how to control heart cells using a laser
Scientists have discovered how to control the behavior of heart muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) using laser…
Global spending on health is expected to increase to $18.28 trillion worldwide by 2040
Global inequities in health spending are expected to persist and intensify over the next 25…