Exactly how heart cells follow their genetic programming to create an intricate, life-sustaining pump remains…
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A hawk’s-eye view of raptor hunting
The neural processes underlying visual hunting behavior in hawks are similar to those in humans,…
Women at greater risk for Zika infection due to suppressed vaginal immune response
Women at greater risk for Zika infection due to suppressed vaginal immune response, report researchers….
Indonesian fires exposed 69 million to ‘killer haze’
Wildfires in Indonesia and Borneo exposed 69 million people to unhealthy air pollution, new research…
What can Pokémon Go teach the world of conservation?
Launched in July this year, Pokémon Go has become a global phenomenon, reaching 500 million…
World’s fastest quantum simulator operating at the atomic level
Scientists have develop the world’s fastest simulator that can simulate quantum mechanical dynamics of a…
Marijuana could help treat drug addiction, mental health, study suggests
Using marijuana could help some alcoholics and people addicted to opioids kick their habits, a…
New AI algorithm taught by humans learns beyond its training
Researchers have designed an algorithm that learns directly from human instructions, rather than an existing…
Scientists discover a nearby ‘super-Earth’
Researchers have discovered a “super-Earth” type planet, GJ 536 b, whose mass is around 5.4…
A father’s influence makes for better grades
The warmth of a father’s love has a special influence on young people, and makes…