Scientists use magnets and nanoparticles to cause ‘leaks’ in blood vessels on demand. The technique…
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Why do Americans own handguns? Fear of crime and a broader sense of danger
A new psychological theoretical framework suggests US handgun ownership is motivated by combination of fear…
Ingredient of life found around infant Sun-like stars
ALMA has observed stars like the Sun at a very early stage in their formation…
Behavioral ‘nudges’ offer a cost-effective policy tool
Governments around the world have increasingly turned to behavioral science to help address various policy…
Does consuming low-fat dairy increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease?
Consuming at least three servings of low-fat dairy a day is associated with a greater…
Sea urchin protein provides insights into self-assembly of skeletal structures
Calcium carbonate combined with sea urchin proteins form tiny stacks of ‘bricks’ that creates a…
Pregnancy diet high in refined grains could increase kids’ obesity by age seven
Children born to women with gestational diabetes whose diet included high proportions of refined grains…
Plus-size fashion models improve women’s psychological health, researchers find
Women pay more attention and experience improved psychological health when they view average and plus-size…
Small climb in mean temperatures linked to far higher chance of deadly heat waves
An increase in mean temperature of 0.5 degrees Celsius over half a century may not…
Bee buzzes could help determine how to save their decreasing population
Widespread and effective monitoring of bees could lead to better management of populations; however, tracking…