Researchers are using new archaeological techniques and technologies to learn more about an iconic Islamic…
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Traffic light in the brain
New insights into the roles of different subareas in the prefrontal cortex have been uncovered…
Mitochondrial lipids as potential targets in early onset Parkinson’s disease
A team of researchers has identified an underlying mechanism in early onset Parkinson’s. Using flies,…
Explosion in species diversity due to hybridization
No less than 500 new species of cichlids, brightly coloured perch-like fish, evolved in Lake…
Chinese air pollution linked to respiratory and cardiovascular deaths
In the largest epidemiological study conducted in the developing world, researchers found that as exposures…
One step closer to personalized antibiotic treatment
A new super-fast and cheap method called poreFUME can now shed light on the pool…
Monkey fights help explain tipping points in animal societies
Previous studies of flocks, swarms, and schools suggest that animal societies may verge on a…
Brazilian peppertree packs power to knock out antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The red berries of the Brazilian peppertree — a weedy, invasive species common in Florida…
Sea-level change in Southeast Asia 6,000 years ago has implications for today
Sea level in Southeast Asia fluctuated wildly — and naturally — more than 6,000 years…
Dwarf star 200 light years away contains life’s building blocks
Many scientists believe the Earth was initially dry and that water, carbon and nitrogen —…