Scientists long have focused on how climate and vegetation allowed human ancestors to evolve in…
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New Insights Into Deadly Heart Rhythm Disorder
Every year, 300,000 Americans die suddenly when, out of the blue, a “storm” of electrical…
Cat Fleas’ Journey Into The Vacuum Is A ‘One-way Trip’
Homeowners dogged by household fleas need look no farther than the broom closet to solve…
Colon Cancer Screenings May Not Pay Off And Could Pose Harm To Some
Even though current guidelines advocate colorectal cancer screenings for those with severe illnesses, they may…
Mars Rovers Find New Evidence Of ‘Habitable Niche’
Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity have found new evidence that the planet could once have…
Protein That Controls Bone Growth Discovered
Scientists have uncovered the molecular mechanism by which the protein osteocrin controls bone growth —…
Neuronal Circuits Able To Rewire On The Fly To Sharpen Senses
Researchers have for the first time described a mechanism called “dynamic connectivity,” in which neuronal…
Imaging Procedures For Diagnosing Blood Clots In The Lung Examined
New research indicates that a diagnostic strategy using computed tomographic pulmonary angiography may be a…
Twin Study Indicates Genetic Basis For Processing Faces, Places
A new study of twins indicates that the genetic foundation for the brain’s ability to…
Australia: Customers misled by green power claims
Sydney Morning Herald: TWO of Australia’s biggest energy suppliers have been forced to stop advertising…