Activity in the self-related, mentalizing, and positive valuation regions of the brain combine unconsciously in…
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Invasive, native marsh grasses may provide similar benefits to protected wetlands
An invasive species of marsh grass that spreads, kudzu-like, throughout North American wetlands, may provide…
Nano ‘sandwich’ offers unique properties
Nanoclusters of magnesium oxide sandwiched between layers of graphene make a compound with unique electronic…
Recovering predators and prey
Researchers show how simultaneously restoring predators and prey is much faster and more effective than…
Woodstoves are good for the soul, bad for the heart
The risk of acute myocardial infarction for the elderly living in and around small cities…
Sponge bacterium found to encapsulate arsenic drawn from environment
A new study sheds light on a unique biological model of arsenic detoxification. According to…
New studies illustrate how gamers get good
Researchers used data from online video games to study what kinds of practice and habits…
Research advances energy savings for oil, gas industries
A research team has improved an important catalytic reaction commonly used in the oil and…
Lack of oxygen, not excessive stimulation, cause for half of seizure-related brain damage in epilepsy
Neuronal degeneration is the most severe long-term consequence of repetitive seizures in patients with epilepsy,…
Research could lead to better vaccines and new antivirals
Scientists have identified a new regulator of the innate immune response—the immediate, natural immune response…