New research findings explain an Ice Age paradox and add to the mounting evidence that…
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Global ocean de-oxygenation quantified
The ongoing global change causes rising ocean temperatures and changes the ocean circulation. Therefore less…
Scientists discover how epithelial cells maintain constant cell numbers
New research shows how epithelial cells naturally turn over, maintaining constant numbers between cell division…
MRIs predict which high-risk babies will develop autism as toddlers
Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in infants with older siblings with autism, researchers from around…
A cultural catch: Evolution of wooden halibut hooks carved by native people of the northwest coast
A scholar has examined the evolution of wooden halibut hooks carved by native people of…
How temperature guides where species live, where they’ll go
A new study could prove significant in answering among the most enduring questions for ecologists:…
Scientists take aim at obesity-linked protein
Scientists have shown that deleting the gene for this protein, known as IP6K1, protects animal…
Chest pain: New tool helps doctors decide when tests are needed
Stress testing may not always be necessary for those with non-urgent chest pain, suggest researchers…
Using ‘Scotch tape’ and laser beams, researchers craft new material that could improve LED screens
Researchers report a new bilayer material, with each layer measuring less than one nanometer in…
Patient complaints can identify surgeons with higher rates of bad surgical outcomes
Recording and analyzing patient and family reports about rude and disrespectful behavior can identify surgeons…