Researchers have explained why objects in the universe come in a wide variety of sizes,…
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Link between sleep and social participation may be key to healthy aging
Sleep may be one of the most important factors for well-being; yet, according to the…
New method to stop Argentine ants
Researchers may have found a better, more environmentally friendly way to stop the procession of…
Impact of climate change on public health
Doctors warn of the impending public health crisis brought on by climate change and call…
Less connectivity improves innovation
Connectivity does not always lead to more complex technology. An individual’s propensity to learn from…
The evolution of amyloid toxicity in Alzheimer’s
Outsized human suffering is linked to ‘amyloid beta,’ an otherwise tiny, innocuous-looking protein molecule, as…
Eliminating GMOs would take toll on environment, economies
Higher food prices, a significant boost in greenhouse gas emissions due to land use change…
Autism test on the horizon as firm screens for signatures of disorder
A company is screening blood samples in an effort to develop a biologically based method…
How to tame your robot
A student has put the power of interacting with robots into our hands — literally.
More than 200,000 in Massachusetts still without health insurance
The cost of health insurance, limits in eligibility and difficulties with the application process are…