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December 2023

  1. A New Way to Characterize Habitable Planets
  2. What is a ‘Breakaway Civilization’?
  3. In coastal communities, sea level rise may leave some isolated
  4. Artificial intelligence as therapeutic support
  5. Low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain
  6. Regret rarer than believed among patients who undergo gender affirming surgery
  7. New Study Reveals Angelica Gigas Extract as a Promising Natural Solution for Improving Vascular Health and Combatting High-Fat Diet-Linked Cardiovascular Issues
  8. Can we trust students to collect data ready to use in scientific research?
  9. Demystifying a mammal’s brain, cell by cell
  10. What shapes your dog’s personality
  11. Artificially Intelligent Coscientist Automates Scientific Discovery
  12. Driven by Drought
  13. Why are Americans so sick? Researchers point to middle grocery aisles.
  14. Social media platforms generate billions in annual ad revenue from US youth
  15. New reptile on the block: A new iguana species discovered in China
  16. A carbon-lite atmosphere could be a sign of water and life on other terrestrial planets
  17. Wind-powered ships, food scents and forest guardians vie to lead research advances
  18. How antibiotic-resistant bacteria can teach us to modify behavior
  19. Team Develops Polymers That Can Kill Bacteria
  20. Treating opioid disorder without meds more harmful than no treatment at all
  21. Research Reveals Common Genetic Basis for Problematic Alcohol Use
  22. Here, there, everywhere: environmental DNA clues to biodiversity
  23. Beyond the sleigh: reindeer and their bonds with Arctic peoples
  24. Young-onset dementia risk could be reduced through health, lifestyle factors
  25. Quality of care declines after private equity takes over hospitals
  26. NASA’s Deep Space Network Turns 60 and Prepares for the Future
  27. Robots versus humans: Which would children trust more when learning new information?
  28. Reindeer sleep while chewing their cud
  29. Hubble sights a galaxy with ‘forbidden’ light
  30. Flavonoid supplement reduces swelling after total knee arthroplasty
  31. Buzzing, vibrating pill could make you feel full
  32. New Study Links Gut Bacteria to Kids’ Brain Power and Development
  33. Power of illusion can help with learning new movements
  34. Why do they look like us?
  35. Evaluating the truthfulness of fake news through online searches increases the chances of believing misinformation
  36. Octopus DNA reveals West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse during Last Interglacial
  37. Polar bear fur-inspired fibers offer exceptional thermal insulation, tested in a sweater
  38. Sniffing women’s tears reduces aggressive behavior in men
  39. Study Uncovers Binaural Beats’ Surprising Boost to Language Skills
  40. Sleep deprivation makes us less happy, more anxious
  41. Brain gain: Europe’s big advances in neuroscience
  42. Musical Measurements of the Spheres
  43. How technology and economics can help save endangered species
  44. Central Ohio’s first proton therapy center opens to treat children and adults
  45. Trauma survivor support reduces return trips to hospital
  46. Light exercise could be the key to reversing childhood obesity linked to sedentariness
  47. New 1.5-billion-pixel image shows Running Chicken in unprecedented detail
  48. Groundbreaking Research Paves the Way for Acne Vaccine
  49. In mighty Atlantic Ocean, ecosystem wonders and threats lie below the surface
  50. How does the inability to burp affect daily life?
  51. Study helps explain post-COVID exercise intolerance
  52. Antibody reduces allergic reactions to multiple foods in NIH trial
  53. Keeling over on the Soccer Field
  54. How big events can disrupt public transit over an entire city
  55. School challenges for disadvantaged kids not linked to character or mindset
  56. Mesopotamian bricks unveil the strength of Earth’s ancient magnetic field
  57. Apes remember friends they haven’t seen for decades
  58. U.S. physical inactivity pandemic is a crisis within a crisis
  59. International recognition played a crucial role in giving Libyan political actors sovereignty
  60. NASA’s Webb rings in holidays with ringed planet Uranus
  61. Exercise-induced Pgc-1α expression inhibits fat accumulation in aged skeletal muscles
  62. “Unclear” whether opioids are effective at treating cancer pain
  63. Breathing in sleep impacts memory processes
  64. Helping refugees in Europe with The Odyssey and Don Quixote
  65. Crab-eating monkey one of Florida’s greatest threats to ecosystems, human health
  66. Parents’ top resolutions: More patience, less time on phones
  67. “Methane cleaner” could become a permanent fixture in cattle and pig barns
  68. Algae as a surprising meat alternative and source of environmentally friendly protein
  69. Time to move on from ‘doctor knows best’
  70. ‘Skinny white affluent girl’ myth a harmful barrier for others with eating disorders
  71. Fighting brain tumours with the help of viruses and molecules
  72. I think I know why methylation clocks are failing
  73. Blood Testing Identifies Biomarkers of Suicidal Thoughts
  74. Nanoparticles Target Brain Cells to Quell Alzheimer’s Inflammation
  75. Using AI to pinpoint hidden sources of clean energy underground
  76. A new tool to better model future wildfire impacts in the United States
  77. U.S. adults eat a meal’s worth of calories of snacks in a day
  78. Revolutionary seaweed and carbonated water based hydrogel for treating skin wounds
  79. Basic monthly income trial at USC shows promise with significant reduction in homelessness
  80. How the Immune System Fights to Keep Herpes at Bay
  81. Social distancing was more effective at preventing local COVID-19 transmission than border closures
  82. A new force of nature is reshaping this planet
  83. Jurors recommend death penalty based on looks, but new training can correct the bias
  84. Thinking about God inspires risk-taking for believers
  85. Some sharks don’t need to swim continuously to stay alive
  86. Blue light could promote or hinder sleep on command
  87. Cockroaches can transmit antimicrobial resistance genes between groups
  88. People, not the climate, caused the decline of the giant mammals
  89. Welding metal foam without melting its bubbles
  90. The merely overweight cost society far more than the obese
  91. Menstrual cycles affect day-to-day suicide risk
  92. Weight re-gained after weight loss results in less muscle, more fat
  93. Footprints on the Moon
  94. Very irregular sleep linked to higher risk of dementia
  95. Tropical ice cores offer deeper insights into Earth’s temperature record
  96. What gifted dogs have in common
  97. Eating meals early could reduce cardiovascular risk
  98. Facial symmetry doesn’t explain “beer goggles”
  99. New study eyes nutrition-rich chia seed for potential to improve human health
  100. Were Neanderthals morning people ?
  101. Robots are becoming human helpers on the factory floor
  102. Men should abstain from drinking at least three months prior to conceiving
  103. A rare enzyme role change with bacterial defense system assembly
  104. When parents drink during Super Bowl, kids get harsh discipline
  105. Gene-editing treatment could replace cholesterol meds
  106. Cooling Down the Hot Takes on Twitch
  107. Natural gas is migrating under permafrost, could see methane emissions skyrocket if it escapes
  108. New tool helps gauge trust in government
  109. Pacific Northwest snowpack endangered by increasing spring heatwaves
  110. Digital leisure reading does little to improve reading comprehension for students
  111. All aboard! Europe’s food wagon steers towards a greener path
  112. Analysis Confirms California’s Salton Sea Region to Be a Rich Domestic Lithium Resource
  113. Smoking causes brain shrinkage
  114. Fat flies live longer on a diet at any age
  115. NASA’s Perseverance Rover Deciphers Ancient History of Martian Lake
  116. Two Ohio State medical scientists elected to the National Academy of Inventors
  117. Clues to preventing Alzheimer’s come from patient who, despite genetics, evaded disease
  118. Genetic “protection” against depression was no match for pandemic stress
  119. “Energy droughts” in wind and solar can last nearly a week, research shows
  120. Ukraine has lost 18% of its scientists due to the war
  121. A new brew: Evaluating the flavor of roasted, lab-grown coffee cells
  122. How California’s Dry Spell Birthed the Skateboarding Phenomenon in the 1970s
  123. Classical Droplets Mimic Quantum Wonders: Bridging Worlds in Bomb-Detecting Behavior
  124. ‘Central dogma’ of biology be misleading bioengineers
  125. Physicists ‘entangle’ individual molecules for the first time
  126. Genetic mutations that promote reproduction tend to shorten human lifespan
  127. Conjoined “Racetracks” Make New Optical Device Possible
  128. Biases in large image-text AI model favor wealthier, Western perspectives
  129. Immersive VR goggles for mice unlock new potential for brain science
  130. NASA Helps Study One of the World’s Most Diverse Ecosystems
  131. Poverty trap: some jobs are no protection against destitution
  132. Agostini is awarded Nobel Prize, while Ohio State cheers
  133. Social media posts that promote tobacco are increasing, AI detection technology finds
  134. Extreme conditions in stars produce the universe’s heaviest elements
  135. Researchers safely integrate fragile 2D materials into devices
  136. Discrimination during pregnancy may alter circuits in infants’ brains
  137. First hints of nuclear fission in cosmos revealed by models, observations
  138. Twilight Galaxies
  139. The quest to bring osteoarthritis to its knees
  140. Cocoa extract supplement found to have benefits for cognition among older adults with lower diet quality
  141. Specific genetic variant may help prevent obesity
  142. Wasps that recognize faces cooperate more, may be smarter
  143. Very early treatment of newborns with HIV could result in medication-free remission for many babies
  144. It turns out, this fossil plant is really a fossil baby turtle
  145. Protein found in brain linked to frontotemporal dementia
  146. ChatGPT often won’t defend its answers – even when it is right
  147. Addicted to your phone? New tool identifies overuse of digital media
  148. Doctors Will Face Many New Challenges in The Near Future
  149. How some plant species evolved to make ants their servants
  150. Twice daily electrical stimulation may boost mental processes in Alzheimer’s disease
  151. Depression, constipation, and urinary tract infections may precede MS diagnosis
  152. Incarcerated women punished at higher rates for minor infractions than men
  153. Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients needed for them and their babies
  154. ‘Friendly’ hyenas are more likely to form mobs
  155. Older organs triggers accelerated aging in transplant recipients
  156. New method finds biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease
  157. Greener pastures: grasslands’ environmental and economic potential
  158. Eye scans provide crucial insights into kidney health
  159. How to identify vintage wines by their chemical signature
  160. Danish team cites breakthrough in Parkinson’s stem cell treatment
  161. How mountains affect El Niño-induced winter precipitation
  162. What’s behind the holiday-suicide myth
  163. Top space telescope from Europe seeks to solve riddles of the universe
  164. Artificial light is luring birds to cities and sometimes to their deaths
  165. New theory unites Einstein’s gravity with quantum mechanics
  166. Ghostlike dusty galaxy reappears in James Webb Space Telescope image
  167. Aging societies more vulnerable to collapse
  168. Ohio State receives $14 million to study optimal aspirin therapy in pregnancy
  169. Sulphuric Shadows
  170. Drought data shows “an unprecedented emergency on a planetary scale”
  171. Brace for a potentially record-breaking winter after sweltering summer and autumn
  172. Paleolithic humans may have understood the properties of rocks for making stone tools
  173. Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
  174. New research explores future limits of survival and livability in extreme heat conditions
  175. Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
  176. One of the largest magnetic storms in history quantified: Aurorae covered much of the night sky from the Tropics to the Polar Regions
  177. Eating beans improves gut health, regulates immune and inflammatory processes in colorectal cancer survivors
  178. The moon is 40M years older than previously thought
  179. Fruit, nectar, bugs and blood: How bat teeth and jaws evolved for a diverse dinnertime
  180. Gray whale die-offs driven by food supply swings in changing Arctic conditions

November 2023

  1. Harnessing the power of a parasite that can stop pain
  2. Disasters at sea trigger ship-safety advances
  3. Choice of intravenous fluid therapy could improve survival in critically ill patients
  4. Innovative gel offers new hope for treating gastrointestinal leaks
  5. Scientists uncover how fermented-food bacteria can guard against depression, anxiety
  6. Fighting extreme weather with extreme computing power
  7. Expected rise in fossil fuel use this decade could offset action to meet set climate goals
  8. Conscientious personalities less at risk of dementia diagnosis
  9. Common headaches tied to neck inflammation
  10. Hearing ‘bad grammar’ results in physical signs of stress – new study reveals
  11. What smoking does to oral bacteria
  12. Michael Levin on Aging and Regeneration
  13. Eye-safe laser technology to diagnose traumatic brain injury
  14. Psychological science can help counter spread of misinformation
  15. Slash-and-burn agriculture can increase forest biodiversity
  16. Discrimination during pregnancy can affect infant’s brain circuitry
  17. Kids who feel their parents are less reliable take fewer risks vital to learning and growth
  18. Breathing highway air increases blood pressure
  19. Compact accelerator technology achieves major energy milestone
  20. Soccer heading linked to measurable decline in brain function
  21. Nanodiamonds block tumor metastasis in mice
  22. High hopes: the quest to turn cannabis into a potent medicine
  23. Most unmarried, low-income couples show positive co-parenting
  24. Stronger thigh muscles may prevent knee replacement surgery
  25. Black patients face delays in Alzheimer’s diagnosis
  26. Why emotions stirred by music create such powerful memories
  27. Mice eating less of specific amino acid — overrepresented in diet of obese people — live longer, healthier
  28. More than a meteorite: The new clues about the demise of dinosaurs
  29. The Bee’s Vapid Poison
  30. Uncovering a culprit behind the itch: Staphylococcus aureus
  31. Researchers Unveil Elusive HIV Protein Structure, Paving the Way for Targeted Treatments
  32. Unraveling Caulerpa’s Growth Mysteries: Insights into a Single-Cell Algae’s Development
  33. Study Exposes Coal’s Deadly Toll: 460K Deaths Revealed
  34. Mysterious Cosmic Ray Defies Origins and Energies
  35. Unraveling the Puzzle of ‘Strange Metals’: Surprising Insights into Electric Charge Movement
  36. Scientists Uncover How Plants ‘See’ Without Eyes
  37. Higher cognitive ability linked to higher chance of having voted against Brexit
  38. New drug delivery system could reduce daily diabetes shots to just three a year
  39. Breakthrough in the manufacture of photovoltaic cells
  40. From the first bite, our sense of taste helps pace our eating
  41. Lowering a form of brain cholesterol cuts Alzheimer’s-like damage in mice
  42. People struggling with work addiction feel unwell even when they are working
  43. The flying, swimming and tunnelling robots inspired by nature
  44. What Gödel Wrought
  45. Germany: Sugar tax could save as much as 16 billion euros
  46. Dwarf galaxies use 10-million-year quiet period to churn out stars
  47. Bacteria store memories and pass them on for generations
  48. Chlorine disinfectant is no more effective than water at killing off hospital superbug
  49. Rise in discovered British dead and decomposed raises concerns
  50. Hikikomori: A new tool to identify and treat pathological social withdrawal
  51. Experts ID interventions that could rescue 1.5°C
  52. MRI reveals brain changes in long-COVID patients
  53. Sound therapy may ease concussion symptoms
  54. AI identifies non-smokers at high risk for lung cancer
  55. Fishing industry rides tech wave to go green
  56. Failure to launch: Does spaceflight increase men’s risk of erectile dysfunction?
  57. Scientific Method in the age of large language models
  58. The good, bad and essential: microbes that affect food and health
  59. Hidden belly fat in midlife linked to Alzheimer’s disease
  60. Why some people get headaches from drinking red wine
  61. New treatment restores sense of smell in patients with long COVID
  62. Mental health of surfers creates US$1trillion wave for economy
  63. Synthetic saliva: Dry mouth conditions could benefit from new material
  64. Innovative aquaculture system turns waste wood into nutritious seafood
  65. Our cerebellar nuclei turn out to be more important than initially thought
  66. AI-powered crab gender identification can revolutionize fishery management and conservation
  67. The way dogs see the world: Objects are more salient to smarter dogs
  68. Dissolving Depths
  69. Lab-grown ‘small blood vessels’ point to potential treatment for major cause of stroke and vascular dementia
  70. Terrorism rather than pandemics more concerning for those with those with authoritarian views, analysis shows
  71. Drug manufacturers use FDA, patent strategies to keep insulin prices high
  72. Fishing chimpanzees found to enjoy termites as a seasonal treat
  73. Children’s brains shaped by their time on tech devices, research to-date shows
  74. New tech could revolutionize refrigeration
  75. First comprehensive guideline on using biomarkers for monitoring Crohn’s disease
  76. Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older people
  77. Deadly sepsis and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are in Europe’s crosshairs
  78. Using Machine Learning To Help Refugees Succeed
  79. Listen to Iceland’s recent seismic activity
  80. Microbes could help reduce the need for chemical fertilizers
  81. Technique enables AI on edge devices to keep learning over time
  82. Millennials aren’t all worse off than Baby Boomers, but the rich-poor gap is widening
  83. Global study ties insecticide exposure to lower sperm concentration in adult men
  84. New studies explain benefits of electroconvulsive therapy on brain
  85. Microorganisms living in gastrointestinal tracts may foretell diagnoses of debilitating diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
  86. Ice cores from Earth’s highest tropical peak provide insight into climate variability
  87. How teachers would handle student violence against educators
  88. Europe’s battery charge to power a green economy
  89. As microscopic materials proliferate, ensuring they are safe is a priority
  90. 14-hour fasting improves hunger, mood and sleep
  91. Surprising insights into feeding habits of carnivorous dinosaurs in North America
  92. Cancer stem cells trigger macrophage aging
  93. States with legalized medical marijuana see decline in nonmedical opioid use
  94. New water treatment method can generate green energy
  95. Using eclipses to calculate the transparency of Saturn’s rings
  96. Geese ‘keep calm and carry on’ after deaths in the flock
  97. Converting PFAS “forever chemicals” into valuable compounds
  98. One in five patients experience rebound COVID after taking Paxlovid
  99. Experimental brain-like computing system more accurate with custom algorithm
  100. Wireless, handheld, non-invasive device detects Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s biomarkers
  101. New compound outperforms pain relievers
  102. New study reveals evidence of recurring ancient supereruption
  103. Webinar on Harnessing Technology and Social Media to Address Alcohol Misuse in Adolescents and Emerging Adults
  104. One Health: an all-encompassing strategy for better well-being
  105. Crocodile bite sparks 30+ year project to create pain relief gel
  106. Photo-induced superconductivity on a chip
  107. AI faces look more real than actual human face
  108. Why lupus is more prevalent among women
  109. Second-most distant galaxy discovered using James Webb Space Telescope
  110. Artificial intelligence predicts ovarian cancer therapy responses
  111. Hunter-gatherer approach to childcare suggests that the key to mother and child wellbeing may be many caregivers
  112. When keeping secrets could brighten your day
  113. Self-deception may seed ‘hubris balancing,’ leading to Putin’s war against Ukraine
  114. Early-life stress changes more genes in brain than a head injury
  115. Hormonal contraceptives in teens may alter risk assessment
  116. Yeast cells can produce drugs for treatment of psychotic disorders
  117. Designing cities for 21st-century weather
  118. Semaglutide Cuts Heart Risks by 20% in Overweight Adults Without Diabetes
  119. Cut salt, cut blood pressure
  120. The Butterfly’s Gaze
  121. Milky Way-like galaxy found in the early universe
  122. New AI noise-canceling headphone technology lets wearers pick which sounds they hear
  123. New evidence that heightened pain sensitivity is linked to sympathy for opposing political views
  124. Mystery solved: how hummingbirds fly through gaps that are too small
  125. NASA’s Webb, Hubble telescopes combine to create most colorful view of universe
  126. Found at last: Bizarre, egg-laying mammal finally rediscovered after 60 years
  127. Any activity is better for your heart than sitting – even sleeping
  128. Lack of friend or family visits is associated with increased risk of dying
  129. Physical fitness since childhood predicts cerebellar volume in adolescence
  130. Study examines link between underwater landslides and tsunamis
  131. Mind the gap: travel apps need human help to bridge digital divide
  132. The miniature green superhero helping to fight bowel disease
  133. Study shows saliva gland abnormalities in Sjögren’s worsens over time
  134. Willow bark provide our next life-saving antiviral medicine
  135. Cannabis appears to increase empathy
  136. Researchers identify brain network that is uniquely activated through injection vs. oral drug use
  137. Pre-installing naloxone in addicts before the overdose
  138. For beginning nontraditional farmers, stress is a constant
  139. Advances in soft robotics usher in a new era of scientific analysis
  140. A blood test shows MS worsening 1 to 2 years before it happens
  141. Abortion bans linked to increase in children entering foster system, researchers find
  142. Silver reveals luxury tastes of Vikings and trade talents of ancient Greeks
  143. Many planets beyond our solar system follow nearly circular orbital paths
  144. Following “Life’s Essential 8” checklist appears to slow biological aging by 6 years
  145. At same PSA, Black men more likely to have prostate cancer than white
  146. Artificial intelligence may help prevent sudden cardiac death
  147. Brain implant may enable communication from thoughts alone
  148. Discovery Reveals Possible Common Threads Between Many Neurodegenerative Diseases
  149. Room Temperature Storage of Insulin Offers Hope for Vulnerable Diabetes Patients
  150. Immediate Link Between Poor Sleep and Atrial Fibrillation Risk
  151. An exotic tick that can kill cattle is spreading across Ohio
  152. Between Sky and Sand
  153. Wearable Vibrotactors Fight Astronaut Disorientation
  154. Gene Therapy Breakthrough: Navigating Parkinson’s Circuitry for Lasting Relief
  155. Rats, too, have an imagination
  156. NASA’s Lucy Mission Unearths Celestial Surprise: Binary Asteroid Dance
  157. Sharks Display Unique Healing Abilities, Unlocking Potential Biomedical Applications
  158. Novel Nanoparticle Tech Unleashes Marijuana-Like Compound Against Skin Lupus
  159. Vineyards of the future will produce more than wine
  160. Mobile phone use may affect semen quality
  161. Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder
  162. Cancer drug could hold hope for treating inflammatory diseases including gout and heart diseases
  163. In a surprising finding, light can make water evaporate without heat
  164. Surprising finding links sleep, brain insulation, and neurodegeneration
  165. To secure raw materials, Europe turns to recycling
  166. Velvet Worm slime could inspire sustainable synthetic materials
  167. The Math Problem That Took Nearly a Century to Solve
  168. A revolutionary plane coming soon
  169. 11% of the world’s billionaires have held or sought political office

October 2023

  1. Low-income countries could lose 30% of nutrients from seafood due to climate change
  2. High insulin levels directly linked to pancreatic cancer
  3. For the sunflower, turning toward the sun requires multiple complex systems
  4. Researchers observe wolves hunting and killing sea otters and harbor seals
  5. New Research Finds Women with Physical Disabilities Less Likely to Get Cervical Cancer Screenings
  6. Researchers document the power of ‘ghostly encounters’ on organizations
  7. Study uncovers hundred-year lifespans for three freshwater fish species in the Arizona desert
  8. Humans’ family tree revealed by ancient proteins
  9. Extreme heat projected to increase cardiovascular deaths
  10. Study of 1,000 selfies helps explain how we use them to communicate
  11. Killer whales’ diet more important than location for pollutant exposure
  12. A sustainable alternative to air conditioning
  13. Want to achieve your goals? Get angry
  14. Cold War spy satellite imagery reveals Ancient Roman forts
  15. Underwater robot finds new circulation pattern in Antarctic ice shelf
  16. NASA rocket to see sizzling edge of star-forming supernova
  17. AI can alert urban planners and policymakers to cities’ decay
  18. Metformin can help youth manage weight gain side effect of bipolar medications
  19. Soiled Stowaways
  20. Mammalian cells may consume bacteria-killing viruses to promote cellular health
  21. Excess fluoride linked to cognitive impairment in children
  22. Venus had Earth-like plate tectonics billions of years ago, study suggests
  23. Swapping chicken for beef, plant milk for cow can make big environmental difference
  24. Shape-shifting fiber can produce morphing fabrics
  25. Bone density is kept up by the same process with hair color
  26. Zoom suppresses thought
  27. Scientists use AI to create next-generation stomach acid treatment
  28. Number of dementia cases could be 42% higher than previously estimated by 2040
  29. Common chemotherapy drugs don’t work like doctors thought
  30. Buzzing insights: tracking bees with robotic flowers and hive sensors
  31. Farmed wolffish: It’s what’s for dinner
  32. Something in the eyes: Java Sparrows in love show enhanced eye rings
  33. Anti-anxiety drug may improve brain cancer survival chances
  34. New “acoustic touch” glasses help blind see using sound
  35. What leaders say impacts our ideas about democracy
  36. A bold plan to 3D print artificial coral reef
  37. Machine can quickly produce white blood cells for cancer treatment
  38. Raining cats and dogs: research finds global precipitation patterns a driver for animal diversity
  39. even more reasons to eat your fiber
  40. Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise for post-stroke balance
  41. Bacteria can enhance host insect’s fertility
  42. Fungi used in food production could lead to new probiotics
  43. Early whaling eradicated species from local waters
  44. An unexpected link between 2 schizophrenia risk proteins
  45. Tackling heart disease and stroke risks with customised treatment
  46. New evidence explains how warming-up enhances muscle performance
  47. Getting maximum calories in shortest time is the priority for bumblebees
  48. Human body movements may enable automated emotion recognition, researchers say
  49. Climate report: ‘Uncharted territory’ imperils life on Earth
  50. Curiosity rover finds new evidence of ancient Mars rivers, a key signal for life
  51. School debate programs linked to improvements in academic achievement, graduation rates, and college enrollment
  52. The hidden environmental impacts of bitcoin: Carbon not the only harmful byproduct
  53. ‘Dim-witted’ pigeons use the same principles as AI to solve tasks
  54. Increased West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting ‘unavoidable’
  55. Finding Argoland: How a lost continent resurfaced
  56. Researchers create the most water-repellent surface ever
  57. Mouse mummies point to mammalian life in “Mars-like” Andes
  58. Meteors help answer riddles about water
  59. People everywhere care less about their cats than their dogs
  60. Crystals brought back by astronauts show that the Moon is 40 million years older than scientists thought
  61. Yoga participation may reduce depression symptoms
  62. Probiotics delivered in biofilm state protect the intestines and brain in model
  63. Why Progress in Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Has Taken 30 Years
  64. Can cannabis-based meds help people manage oral cancer pain?
  65. NASA’s Voyager Team Focuses on Software Patch, Thrusters
  66. California Supervolcano is Cooling Off but May Still Cause Quakes
  67. Fungal infection produces changes like those seen in Alzheimer’s
  68. After the Flames
  69. Mediterranean diet may alleviate or prevent PTSD symptoms
  70. Scientists explain how the brain encodes lottery values
  71. Stolen genes allow parasitic control of behavior
  72. Warming waters of the Arctic could pose a threat to Pacific right whales
  73. Smartphone app quickly analyzes human motion to aid physical rehab
  74. NIH revises grant review process to improve focus on scientific merit, reduce reputational bias
  75. Cities’ energy use to change dramatically
  76. Soft optical fibers block pain while moving and stretching with the body
  77. The rise of ‘incels’
  78. Breakthrough Drug Helps Children with New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes
  79. Rethinking education to spur student motivation – and fun
  80. Eyes may be the window to your soul, but the tongue mirrors your health
  81. The encounter between Neanderthals and Sapiens as told by their genomes
  82. From one nightmare to another. Anthony Fauci’s new concern
  83. Converting brain immune cells into neurons helps mice recover after stroke
  84. Two probiotics identified as promising hypertension treatments
  85. Red meat consumption associated with increased type 2 diabetes risk
  86. Physicists create new form of antenna for radio waves
  87. Reef-devouring predator survives coral bleaching and feasts on the survivors
  88. Superlensing without a super lens: physicists boost microscopes beyond limits
  89. ‘I’d rather not know’: Why we choose ignorance
  90. Flood warnings for Africa advance with EU expertise
  91. Google Quantum AI and Stanford University researchers use measurements to generate quantum entanglement and teleportation
  92. Heating data centers to 41°C/105°F, could save big on global energy consumption
  93. Gene therapy effectively targets glioblastoma
  94. Protecting polar bears aim of new and improved radar technology
  95. Revealing structural secrets of a key cancer protein
  96. Extinct ape gets a facelift, 12 million years later
  97. MIT design would harness 40% of the sun’s heat to produce clean hydrogen fuel
  98. AI and 10 seconds of voice can screen for diabetes, new study reveals
  99. New Biomarker Predicts Whether Neurons Will Regenerate
  100. Germicidal UV lights could be producing indoor air pollutants, study finds
  101. Cocoa pods — a source of chocolate, and potentially, flame retardants
  102. Brain connectivity is disrupted in schizophrenia
  103. New threat to Antarctic fur seals
  104. Webb Detects Tiny Quartz Crystals in Clouds of Hot Gas Giant
  105. Roundup Ingredient Connected to Epidemic Levels of Chronic Kidney Disease
  106. Calorie restriction in humans builds strong muscle and stimulates healthy aging genes
  107. Study: Deep neural networks don’t see the world the way we do
  108. Genomic analysis in snakes shows link between neutral, functional genetic diversity
  109. Cell-friendly bioprinting at high fidelity enhances its medical applicability
  110. Photonic crystals bend light as though it were under the influence of gravity
  111. Rising seas will tighten vise on Miami even for people who are not flooded
  112. Flesh-eating bacteria spotted in Florida’s coastal waters following Hurricane Ian
  113. Unveiling real-time economic insights with search big data
  114. The importance of salmon cooling stations
  115. A clean-energy future for legacy coal
  116. Acoustic testing system can simulate the deafening noise of a rocket launch
  117. From womb to tomb: tackling diseases by knowing the surrounding influences
  118. In low-income families, shared parental responsiveness helps kids
  119. The green shoots of urban agriculture
  120. Fragrant Hues
  121. AI just got 100-fold more energy efficient
  122. How body size shapes dogs’ aging patterns
  123. Traumatic memories can rewire the brain
  124. New guidance issued on the determination of brain death
  125. NASA’s Webb captures an ethereal view of NGC 346
  126. Trial results indicate potential for organ transplantation without long-term immunosuppression
  127. Bionic hand merges with user’s nervous and skeletal systems, remaining functional after years of daily use
  128. Risk for dementia varies by ethnicity, study finds
  129. Mummified poop reveals pre-Columbian cultures ate peanuts, papaya, maize, and even cotton and tobacco
  130. ‘Mona Lisa’ hides a surprising mix of toxic pigments, study shows
  131. A new way to erase quantum computer errors
  132. The Best Way to Save Giraffes is to Support Wildlife Law Enforcement and End Poaching
  133. Certain navigational mistakes could be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
  134. Killing remains a threat to Bornean orangutans
  135. Renting rather than owning a private sector home linked to faster ‘biological ageing’
  136. The race is on for a new internet
  137. How to cope when your values clash with your co-workers’
  138. Rainwater in cities causes more troubles than wet feet
  139. Study confirms age of oldest fossil human footprints in North America
  140. Survival of the newest: the mammals that survive mass extinctions aren’t as “boring” as scientists thought
  141. First epidemiological study links popular weight-loss drugs to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditions
  142. Plot thickens in hunt for ninth planet
  143. Ultrasensitive blood test detects ‘pan-cancer’ biomarker
  144. AI-driven earthquake forecasting shows promise in trials
  145. Flukes and Floats
  146. Study: Tipped restaurant workers in Chicago compensated at rates below minimum wage
  147. Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs, study finds
  148. Study finds three genes strongly linked to vegetarianism
  149. A mother mouse needs a diverse gut microbiome to form a healthy placenta
  150. New foods can go from yucky to yummy as people’s perceptions evolve
  151. Brain is ‘rewired’ during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood
  152. Scientists discover ‘long colds’ may exist, as well as long Covid
  153. Exposure to common virus shields against birth defects and miscarriage
  154. How to protect self-esteem when a career goal dies
  155. Software can detect hidden and complex emotions in parents
  156. Psychedelics improve mental health, cognition in special ops veterans
  157. Shining a light on tiny, solar-powered animals
  158. Bumblebees drop to shake off Asian hornets
  159. New findings pave the way for hearing loss therapies
  160. Team may have found key to stimulating brown fat to fight obesity
  161. Esketamine nasal spray effective against depression
  162. Increased deep sleep benefits your heart
  163. AI helps Japanese buildings save big on HVAC costs
  164. Psychedelics improve mental health, cognition in special ops veterans
  165. Lynxes and vultures offer insights for European wildlife conservation
  166. A prehistoric cosmic airburst preceded the advent of agriculture in Middle East
  167. Ancient technology turns plant-based cheese into ‘something we want to eat’
  168. 3D printing method shows promise for repairing brain injuries
  169. New strategy for eye condition could replace injections with eyedrops
  170. Carbon-capture tree plantations threaten tropical biodiversity for little gain, ecologists say
  171. Bursts of star formation explain mysterious brightness at cosmic dawn
  172. AI combines chest X-rays with patient data to improve diagnosis
  173. Breakthrough in understanding the onset of sporadic Alzheimer’s disease
  174. Small doses of mushrooms can have a beneficial effect on mental disorders
  175. Ohio State’s Agostini wins Nobel Prize in Physics
  176. Gut bacteria found in wild wolves may be key to improving domestic dogs’ health
  177. DNA from discarded whale bones suggests loss of genetic diversity due to commercial whaling
  178. Pumped for frigid weather: study pinpoints cold adaptations in nervous system of Antarctic octopus
  179. Not the usual suspects: New interactive lineup boosts eyewitness accuracy
  180. Fatty liver disease patients likely to suffer from personality disorder
  181. MDMA and Meth both increase feelings of connection during conversation
  182. Why people with obesity are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease
  183. Trivalent vaccine candidate fights measles, mumps, SARS-CoV-2
  184. Stars and inner compass guide moths and birds, say researchers
  185. NASA’s Perseverance Captures Dust-Filled Martian Whirlwind
  186. Cosmic Web Lights Up in the Darkness of Space
  187. SARS-CoV-2 infects coronary arteries, increases plaque inflammation
  188. Earbuds Record Brain Activity and Exercise Levels
  189. Patients Recall Death Experiences After Cardiac Arrest for Up to an Hour

September 2023

  1. Dr Mercola Doesn’t Like Seed Oils
  2. A lethal parasite’s secret weapon: infecting non-immune cells
  3. Mnemic Medusae
  4. Mouthwash for dogs: water additive with pomegranate helps to keep canine teeth healthy
  5. Walking more than five flights of stairs a day can cut risk of heart disease by 20%, study says
  6. Skin behind the ears and between the toes can host a collection of unhealthy microbes
  7. Innovative new shell revolutionizes oral delivery of probiotics
  8. Why are killer whales harassing and killing porpoises without eating them?
  9. How a suction cup delivers medications to the bloodstream
  10. Study Identifies Genetic Drivers of Alzheimer’s Progression, Drug Targets
  11. Human ancestors challenged giant hyenas for carcasses in Prehistoric simulations
  12. Ultrasound may rid groundwater of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
  13. How punk infrastructure paved the way for dance music
  14. Compensation by healthy brain parts alleviates Parkinson symptoms
  15. When needs compete, love trumps thirst
  16. The greatest secret of the Soviet Union
  17. Dietary fat as potential strategy to prevent brain aging
  18. A look at how monsters form: How the hammerhead gets its hammer
  19. Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight, boosts muscle activity in mice
  20. Plant-based foods improve health and environment, says top EU scientific advisor
  21. For the lonely, a blurred line between real and fictional people
  22. Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water
  23. Decriminalizing drug possession not linked to higher overdose death rates in Oregon or Washington
  24. Down goes antimatter! Gravity’s effect on matter’s elusive twin is revealed
  25. Weather explains the decline and rise of insect biomass over 34 years
  26. Heart cells start beating suddenly and all at once
  27. Single neuron can coordinate many aspects of behavior
  28. New glass made of DNA
  29. Saturated fat may interfere with creating memories in aged brain
  30. Study sheds new light on strange lava worlds
  31. Feds fund research that could slash US cancer deaths by 50%
  32. Researchers take the stage – plus beer orders – as Europe celebrates lab work
  33. Scientists develop AI method to identify life on other worlds
  34. Unleashing the power of AI to track animal behavior
  35. Higher temps, climate change may contribute to rising drug, alcohol disorders
  36. How to save plants from climate change? Just ask them
  37. Depression, anxiety may be among early signs of MS
  38. New insights into the atmosphere and star of an exoplanet
  39. Finding the balance: Opioids and pain control after surgery
  40. A new AI model has been developed to improve accuracy of breast cancer tumor removal
  41. Why faces feel “tight” after being washed
  42. Young cancer survivors in Europe get increased post-cure help
  43. Political independents are more negative than partisans
  44. Blue light from smartphones or tablets linked to early puberty in rats
  45. Researchers find lots of contaminated water in fast-food soda fountains
  46. Genetic code of rare kidney cancer cracked
  47. Waterfleas hold key to cleaner environment and better human health
  48. Study finds Tirzepatide more effective in blood sugar control and body weight loss than semaglutide
  49. Distilling a Galaxy
  50. How having a purpose in life can bolster men’s mental health
  51. Re-wetting peatlands could help sop up massive atmospheric carbon
  52. Colorful primates don’t have better color vision
  53. Link between man-made chemicals and delayed puberty
  54. Neurons restore walking in mice after paralysis from spinal cord injury
  55. Hops compound cuts gut microbe associated with metabolic syndrome
  56. New electric blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
  57. New preclinical system to better turn lab discoveries into effective treatments
  58. Suppressing negative thoughts may be good for mental health after all, study suggests
  59. Dramatically more efficient desalination technology
  60. Researchers find biomarker for tracking depression recovery
  61. Livestock farmers from Sweden to Greece test paths to greener agriculture
  62. From rockets to spider silk, young scientists wow the jury – and each other!
  63. How bats evolved to avoid cancer
  64. Ponds release more greenhouse gas than they store
  65. New recipes for origin of life may point way to distant, inhabited planets
  66. Clinical trial of HIV vaccine begins in United States and South Africa
  67. Urban light pollution linked to smaller eyes in birds
  68. Targeting Epstein-Barr virus to treat and prevent MS
  69. Hidden connection found between adverse drug reactions and autism
  70. High-efficiency catalysts convert atmospheric CO2 into fuel
  71. Easing job jitters in the digital revolution
  72. Cancer drug conquers covid inflammation
  73. Fewer people going to prison — except white women
  74. More Buprenorphine Helps Keep People in Opioid Treatment
  75. Gauging the key role animals can play in monitoring climate change
  76. Yogurt may be the next go-to garlic breath remedy
  77. NASA’s Curiosity Reaches Mars Ridge Where Water Left Debris Pileup
  78. Talking tolerance in polarised societies
  79. Ohio State leads new global climate center on AI for biodiversity change
  80. FDA Issues Public Health Alert for Canned Meat Product SPAM
  81. Engineered compound shows promise in preventing bone loss in space
  82. Transfer of ageing: New drug class prevents key ageing mechanism in organ transplants
  83. Prescribing just a few opioid tablets to patients discharged from emergency departments can ease pain but prevent misuse
  84. NIH clinical trial of universal flu vaccine candidate begins
  85. Study: YouTube did not actively direct users toward anti-vaccine content during COVID-19
  86. AI-driven tool makes it easy to personalize 3D-printable models
  87. Why certain immunotherapies don’t always work as predicted
  88. Facebook’s design makes it unable to control misinformation
  89. Brain-altering parasite turns ants into zombies at dawn and dusk
  90. In major breakthrough, researchers close in on preeclampsia cure
  91. Below Brittle Blades
  92. ‘Canary’ documentary featuring Ohio State scientist delivers climate message
  93. All work and no play will really make a dull life – new research reveals
  94. Rivers are rapidly warming, losing oxygen; aquatic life at risk
  95. AI may outperform most humans at creative thinking task
  96. New research signals a quantum leap for brain tumour treatment
  97. Electrons from Earth may be forming water on the Moon
  98. Evolution wired human brains to act like supercomputers
  99. Pollination by more than one bee species improves cherry harvest
  100. The fourth wave of the US overdose crisis: fentanyl and stimulants
  101. Virtual-reality tech is fast becoming more real
  102. Reducing the carbon footprint of methane by converting it into methanol with a new enzyme
  103. ChatGPT performs as well as doctors for suggesting the most likely diagnoses in the emergency room
  104. No increase in cancer risk for most patients with reflux disease
  105. Titanic galaxy cluster collision in the early Universe challenges standard cosmology
  106. Matter comprises of 31% of the total amount of stuff in the universe
  107. Rise in global thunderstorm activity might increase the quantity of wispy cirrus clouds – accelerating global warming
  108. Building the first-ever digital twin of the bladder
  109. 100-year floods could occur yearly by end of 21st century
  110. Why and when the Sahara Desert was green
  111. Roadside hedges can help protect kids’ lungs
  112. 023 New method offers hope of fewer fractures
  113. Ohio’s droughts are worse than often recognized, study finds
  114. What to expect when you adopt a shelter pet
  115. Alleviating paralysis with new brain-reading technologies
  116. Wild boar in a Hungarian forest may be key to protecting Europe’s pig herds
  117. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Launches an Educational Virtual Reality Experience for Teens
  118. Incorporating Harm Reduction Into Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery
  119. Beautiful Comet Nishimura
  120. Sorghum bran packs bigger punch than whole grain
  121. Stigmatization of smoking-related diseases is a barrier to care and the problem may be on the rise
  122. Color of phlegm can predict outcomes for patients with the lung disease
  123. AI can help write a message to a friend – but don’t do it
  124. All together now…
  125. I’m not going to write about the British mortality data
  126. Death’s Dirty Hands
  127. New at-home test for gingivitis protects oral health
  128. Following your gut tied linked with conspiracy theory belief
  129. Fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promotes digestion
  130. First device to monitor transplanted organs detects early signs of rejection
  131. Nudging food delivery customers to skip the fork drastically cuts plastic waste
  132. How bright-light treatment improves sleep in stressed mice
  133. Dosage tweaks may hint at undiscovered interactions between medications
  134. Methane Emissions in LA are Decreasing More Slowly than Previously Estimated
  135. The Lunar Alarm Clock: New Study Characterizes Regular Moonquakes
  136. New bio-based glues form bonds that grow stronger in water
  137. Insomnia drug helps prevent oxycodone relapse
  138. Closing in on the Elusive Neutrino
  139. Study suggests energy-efficient route to capturing and converting CO2
  140. Devices offers long-distance, low-power underwater communication
  141. Intermittent fasting could slow aging
  142. Increase in travelers to Massachusetts seeking abortion care
  143. New kind of brain cell rocks neuroscience
  144. Paleontologists find new fossil link in bird evolution
  145. Ohio Sea Grant releases 2023 summary of ODHE Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative
  146. Hope emerges for women with debilitating hormonal disorder
  147. Vast bubble of galaxies discovered, given Hawaiian name
  148. Resistant starch supplement reduces liver triglycerides in people with fatty liver disease
  149. AI performs comparably to human readers of mammograms
  150. Scientists decipher the fingertip’s ‘memory’
  151. The kitchen is key to improving indoor air quality
  152. Shining light on an aggressive brain cancer
  153. Study finds COVID vaccine mandates significantly reduce infection rates on college campuses
  154. Molecule reduces inflammation in Alzheimer’s models
  155. Adding milk component to infant formula raises child IQ
  156. Study confirms it: Opposites don’t actually attract
  157. Farms that create habitat key to food security and biodiversity
  158. Blowing snow contributes to Arctic warming
  159. First-in-class targeted microRNA therapy slows cancer tumor growth
  160. Better cybersecurity with new quantum material
  161. New genes and natural toxins offer hope for cancer patients unresponsive to chemotherapy
  162. Protein dilution may be driving obesity
  163. News from Harold Katcher’s Lab
  164. Warming climate worsens groundwater depletion rates in India
  165. Seismologists use deep learning for improved earthquake forecasting
  166. Invasive spotted lanternfly may not damage hardwood trees as previously thought
  167. Early ancestral bottleneck could’ve spelled the end for modern humans
  168. Could insights from ants help people build better transportation networks?
  169. Precarious employment conditions can increase risk of early death
  170. Hardwood Trees in the U.S. Less Vulnerable to Spotted Lanternfly Than Feared
  171. Tapping the Sun for renewable hydrogen
  172. The Heat is On
  173. Flowering for naught: 120 years with nothing to show
  174. Blood biomarker shows “great promise” predicting progression to Alzheimer’s in at-risk population
  175. New grant to optimize gut microbes, boost health benefits of broccoli
  176. Exciting the brain could be key to boosting maths learning
  177. Radical new approach to managing type 2 diabetes receives $3.5 million from NIH
  178. Researchers find Antarctic ice shelves thinner than previously thought

August 2023

  1. Digging deeper into how vaccines work against parasitic disease
  2. Breathe! The shape-shifting ball that supports mental health
  3. Why men, wealthy people and maritime residents are more likely to develop skin cancer
  4. Boys who smoke in their early teens risk passing on harmful epigenetic traits to future children
  5. Kindergarten conduct problems could cost society later, researchers find
  6. T-cells infiltrate brain, cause respiratory distress in condition affecting the immunocompromised
  7. #MedEd: How Doctors Use Social Media to Advance Medicine
  8. A ‘mini-brain’ traces the link between concussion and Alzheimer’s disease
  9. Preventing outer space from becoming a hazardous junkyard
  10. High blood and urinary metal levels among marijuana users
  11. Emphasising the need for energy independence could change the views of climate deniers
  12. World’s coastal wetlands and coral reef islands are hanging by a thread, new study shows
  13. Nuclear weapons tests are unappreciated source of radioactivity in wild boars
  14. Smoking significantly increases the risk of depression
  15. How 12% of Americans eat half the nation’s beef
  16. To tackle wildfires, researchers in Europe team up with frontline forces
  17. Common origin behind major childhood allergies
  18. Float-tank therapy shows promise for anorexia nervosa
  19. Wegovy-like drugs may not be best bet for youth
  20. Extreme weather events linked to increased child marriage
  21. Dreams spill over into the workplace and can be channeled for productivity
  22. Microplastics cause behavioral changes
  23. Scientists make Python 1000x faster
  24. Ambulances should take cardiac arrest victims to closest emergency department
  25. Brain signals transformed into speech through implants and AI
  26. ‘Smart’ glasses skew power balance with non-wearers
  27. Clothing manufacturers aim to get fashionable with greener practices
  28. New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger
  29. Detecting malware through hardware-integrated protection
  30. What can Indigenous knowledge, and now AI, teach us about fire?
  31. Unlocking the mysteries of freezing in supercooled water droplets
  32. Millions of carbon credits are generated by overestimating forest preservation
  33. Engineered probiotic developed to treat multiple sclerosis
  34. The road that ends with Alzheimer’s
  35. A giant black hole destroys a massive star
  36. This Fish Doesn’t Just See With Its Eyes — It Also Sees With Its Skin
  37. COVID-19 virus is evolving rapidly in white-tailed deer
  38. An adjustment to Newton’s gravity?
  39. Climate’s Ledger
  40. Paper drinking straws, cups bring their own health, environment problems
  41. Certain gut conditions may be early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease
  42. New quantum device generates single photons and encodes information
  43. Carbon offsets from forest conservation projects have been overestimated
  44. Common supplements might reduce natural hearing loss
  45. How pre-eclampsia accelerates aging in womenHow pre-eclampsia accelerates aging in women
  46. Repairing broken brain circuits may offer path to new Parkinson’s treatments
  47. Mysterious Neptune dark spot detected from Earth for the first time
  48. Climate change: Emperor penguin breeding fails due to Antarctic sea ice loss
  49. Colorectal cancer patients may benefit from breakthrough EU research
  50. Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice
  51. Vasectomies on the rise in the U.S.
  52. How diabetes drug metformin extends lifespan in lab models
  53. How a cup of water can unlock the secrets of our Universe
  54. Malaysian rock art found to depict elite–Indigenous conflict
  55. Why thousands of octopus migrate to deep-sea thermal springs
  56. Human activities appear to drive insect declines in Europe
  57. Do digital hugs work?
  58. Cells with an ear for music release insulin
  59. A fitness tracker for brain health: How a headband can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease in your sleep
  60. Solar powered irrigation: a game-changer for small-scale farms in sub-Saharan Africa
  61. Barnacles may help reveal location of lost Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
  62. Toppling siloes to link electronic dental and health records
  63. Restoring sight to the blind with cutting-edge brain implants
  64. Want to increase resiliency in kids? Teach creativity
  65. Recreational nitrous oxide use is no laughing matter
  66. Can soil microbes survive in a changing climate?
  67. How the meat and dairy sector resists competition from alternative animal products
  68. Formerly depressed patients continue to focus on negative
  69. Japanese squirrels develop human hereditary diseases with aging
  70. Breast size affects women’s attitudes to exercise
  71. The push to turn climate culprit CO2 into a green force
  72. The Storms of Saturn
  73. A simple mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk
  74. Blue-light filtering spectacles probably make no difference to eye strain, eye health or sleep quality
  75. Researchers identifies gene ‘fingerprint’ for brain aging
  76. Demon Hunting: Physicists confirm 67-year-old prediction of massless, neutral composite particle
  77. Racial and ethnic differences in gut microbiome emerge at 3 months old
  78. “Oil-eating” microbes reshape oil droplets to accelerate hydrocarbon biodegradation
  79. La Brea megafaunal extinctions driven by fires 13,000 years ago
  80. America’s wealthiest 10% responsible for 40% of US greenhouse gas emissions
  81. Molecule identified that could be key for a new wave of drugs to target obesity and bone diseases
  82. Long Covid: the pandemic’s testing aftermath
  83. Cost to protect globally important forests falls disproportionately on those living closest
  84. Largest genetic study of brain structure identifies how the brain is organised
  85. Anti-obesity drug improves associative learning in people with obesity
  86. Project Examines Key Role Soils Play in Keeping the Planet Cool
  87. Lesser-known brain cells may be key to staying awake without cost to cognition, health
  88. Philosopher: Mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations
  89. Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reached historic highs among adults 35 to 50
  90. Prehistoric animals offer new evolutionary hints as riddles persist
  91. It’s not just humans: City life is stressful for coyotes, too
  92. Vaginal bacteria must eat to survive — but how?
  93. Simple superconducting device could dramatically cut energy use in computing
  94. Jordan’s illegal market for drinking water
  95. The universe’s missing teenage pictures
  96. Common wristbands ‘hotbed’ for harmful bacteria including E. coli, staphylococcus
  97. Gray wolf recovery is a success—is that a problem?
  98. Experiencing pain after a heart attack may predict long-term survival
  99. Clever coating turns lampshades into indoor air purifiers
  100. Sugars affect brain ‘plasticity,’ helping with learning, memory, recovery
  101. Tough memory device aims for space missions
  102. Using supernovae to study neutrinos’ strange properties
  103. Greater metabolic response to animal versus plant proteins in young and older adults
  104. Researchers ID biomarkers for advance prostate cancer in Black men
  105. Discarded aloe peels could be a sustainable, natural insecticide
  106. Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology, demonstrating readiness for mainstream medical applications
  107. Scientists explore dinosaur ‘coliseum’ in Denali National Park
  108. Government regulation can effectively curb social media dangers
  109. Digital puzzle games could be good for memory in older adults, study shows
  110. Is there a link between a mother’s mental well-being and their children’s?
  111. Cancer-infecting virus ‘warms up’ cold tumors and improves immunotherapy
  112. “Planting” rocks in farms could help meet key IPCC carbon removal goal
  113. Source of hidden consciousness in ‘comatose’ brain injury patients found
  114. Astronomers confirm Maisie’s galaxy is among earliest ever observed
  115. Surprise COVID discovery helps explain how coronaviruses jump species
  116. Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable
  117. Death tolls from climate disasters will ‘balloon’ without investment in Africa’s weather stations
  118. Time to start irrigating more crops in U.S. to stave of climate disaster
  119. Making degradable plastic from dead flies
  120. Europe’s ancient languages shed light on a great migration and weather talk
  121. The Giraffes of Bénoué
  122. New insights into the potential for early steps of biological evolution on Mars
  123. New concussion headset shows when it’s safe to return to play
  124. Hundred-year storms? That’s how long they last on Saturn.
  125. Raising awareness of Long Covid ‘blue legs’ symptom
  126. Fat burning during exercise varies widely between individuals
  127. Extreme cooling ended the first human occupation of Europe
  128. Seawater eyed for batteries of the future
  129. Long COVID symptoms can emerge months after infection
  130. Indicator of PFAS found in some — but not all — period products
  131. Soil microbiome, Earth’s ‘living skin’ under threat from climate change
  132. Hidden moles in hidden holes: New species found after 3 million years
  133. Muon g-2 doubles down with latest measurement, explores uncharted territory in search of new physics
  134. People’s everyday pleasures may improve cognitive arousal and performance
  135. Physicists open new path to an exotic form of superconductivity
  136. City-dwelling wildlife demonstrate “urban trait syndrome”
  137. A new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s
  138. Diabetes linked to functional and structural brain changes through MRI
  139. Font size can ‘nudge’ customers toward healthier food choices
  140. Researchers unlock mystery of cartilage regeneration in lizards
  141. New high-tech microscope using AI successfully detects malaria in returning travelers
  142. Worms joy ride across electric voltages
  143. How sure is sure? Incorporating human error into machine learning
  144. Stem cell therapy rescues symptoms of Alzheimer’s
  145. Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia
  146. A novel theory of aging — independent of damage accumulation
  147. From butter to baths, seaweed’s potential is being tapped in Europe
  148. Dissecting the anatomy of a ‘superheroic’ science class
  149. How psychedelic drugs affect a rat’s brain
  150. Disclosing ‘true normal price’ recommended to protect consumers from deceptive pricing
  151. Dentists could soon have a new AI co-pilot to detect tooth decay
  152. What causes spontaneous eye movements in albinism?
  153. Common ancestors of bats were omnivorous suggested by resurrection of ancestral sweet receptors
  154. Physical activity may prevent fatigue in patients with MS
  155. Microplastics found in human heart tissues, both before and after surgical procedures
  156. Sugars in breastmilk could help treat infections, prevent preterm births
  157. Earth’s core, replete with oceans and cyclones, is being demystified
  158. Why #MeToo remains a rallying cry for sexual abuse survivors
  159. Dogs with less complex facial markings found to be more expressive in their communication with humans
  160. Air pollution linked to higher mental health service use by people with dementia
  161. Brain’s ‘appetite control centre’ different in people who are overweight or living with obesity
  162. Suntanners be warned: Short, intense sun-seeking trips can disrupt skin’s microbiome
  163. Antarctic extremes ‘virtually certain’ as world warms
  164. Bat activity lower at solar farm sites, study finds
  165. Current estimates of Lake Erie algae toxicity may miss the mark
  166. Parasites can have a positive effect on biodiversity and a crucial role in maintaining it
  167. Out with the life coach, in with the chatbot
  168. Potential Alzheimer’s treatment would use high-frequency terahertz radiation
  169. A fungus gets comfortable in human lungs
  170. How the Epstein-Barr virus transforms cells
  171. Scientists crack the code of what causes diamonds to erupt
  172. Math theory predicts self-organized learning in real neurons
  173. Sports media use linked to belief in rape myths
  174. Dormant Disease
  175. Gene grants powerful resistance to resurging plant disease Peer-Reviewed Publication
  176. People expect others to mirror their own selfishness, generosity
  177. Small farms take centre stage in European push to bolster local food trade
  178. New tech for old buildings means gains for the wallet and climate
  179. Exosomes and their Potential for Rejuvenation
  180. Irregular sleep patterns associated with harmful gut bacteria
  181. Holding Trump accountable will not threaten American democracy
  182. Researchers unveil new cipher system that protects computers against spy programs
  183. Nuclear spin’s impact on biological processes uncovered
  184. Plans to plant billions of trees threatened by massive undersupply of seedlings
  185. Drinking kombucha may reduce blood sugar levels in people with type-two diabetes
  186. California’s winter waves may be increasing under climate change
  187. Where Black adolescents live affects their mental health
  188. Simple fragrance method produces major memory boost
  189. A floating sponge could help remove harmful algal blooms
  190. Earth’s most ancient impact craters are disappearing
  191. Machine learning, blockchain technology could help counter spread of fake news
  192. Lead exposure in early life linked to higher risk of criminal behavior in adulthood
  193. Humble feijoa to help prevent type 2 diabetes
  194. Many people feel their jobs are pointless
  195. Fructose intake driver of obesity, just like in hibernating animals, CU Researchers say
  196. We’re closer to engineering blood vessels
  197. AI transformation of medicine: Why doctors are not prepared
  198. CO2 is the Least of our Worries
  199. Cellular Rejuvenation Without Yamanaka
  200. Sharing on Facebook reveals 2 very different news environments
  201. GI symptoms persist in older female colorectal cancer survivors

July 2023

  1. Scrambler therapy may offer lasting relief for chronic pain
  2. Team developing ‘freeze ray’ technology for the Air Force
  3. Bees likely evolved from ancient supercontinent, earlier than suspected
  4. This disease can be caused by a food allergy and prevent children from eating. A new study may show how to treat it
  5. Scientists solve ‘enigma’ of pygmy right whales’ feeding habits
  6. New genetic clues uncovered in largest study of families with multiple children with autism
  7. A wearable ultrasound scanner could detect breast cancer earlier
  8. Unique Mexican black and pinto bean varieties are high in healthy compounds
  9. Autism cures may be closer as focus turns to early treatment
  10. New vaccine may successfully target Alzheimer’s
  11. Japanese vaccine may hold key to prevent or reduce the impact of Alzheimer’s disease
  12. Greening Strips of Change
  13. This 3D Printed Gripper Doesn’t Need Electronics To Function
  14. Exploring vacuum energy
  15. What leads to a good Yelp review for a plastic surgeon?
  16. MIND diet study shows ‘short-term’ impact on cognition
  17. Study finds strong support for easing Medicaid enrollment procedures
  18. Bees and Wasps Independently Invent Ingenious Nest-Building Solutions
  19. Teens Need Consistent Positive Messaging in Multicultural Environments
  20. Worm resurrected from Siberian permafrost laid dormant for 46,000 years
  21. Europeans make love but not babies
  22. Astronomers reveal new features of galactic black holes
  23. In search of electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational waves
  24. Petrified trees reveal Yellowstone geyser’s ongoing battle with drought
  25. Older women at risk for Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from yoga
  26. Low fiber intake during pregnancy may delay development in infants’ brains
  27. James Webb Space Telescope sees Jupiter moons in a new light
  28. Storing fat at the waist may NOT up diabetes risk, surprise findings indicate
  29. Using cosmic weather to study which worlds could support life
  30. Why doctors using ChatGPT are unknowingly violating HIPAA
  31. Unraveling a protein that may inspire a new biotechnology tool
  32. Taming AI’s Outsized Electricity Appetite
  33. A wide spectrum of human neurological diseases linked to variations of one gene, DHX9
  34. This One Simple Brain Hack Might Boost Learning and Improve Mental Health
  35. AI Tool Detects Hidden Heart Disorders From ECG Photos
  36. As Incomes Rise, Variability in Happiness Shrinks
  37. A simpler method for learning to control a robot
  38. New quantum magnet unleashes electronics potential
  39. New Vaccine Technology Produces More Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 in Mice
  40. Better Energy Harvesting with ‘Law-Breaking’ Device
  41. Asian adults in U.S. less likely to survive cardiac arrest despite bystander CPR equal to white adults
  42. Viral TikTok health videos tend to cover three topics, rely on influencers
  43. Using cameras on transit buses to monitor traffic conditions
  44. Western science catches up with First Nations’ medicinal use of ant honey
  45. Animal heredity sheds light on survival and extinction risks
  46. New image reveals secrets of planet birth
  47. Inflammation discovery could slow aging, prevent age-related diseases
  48. 84% cut in Covid deaths for UK cancer patients following vaccine rollout
  49. Mesoamerica a model for modern metropolises
  50. Encouraging Latinx youth to embrace ethnic pride can enhance their well-being
  51. Consumers give too much credit to products’ ‘scientifically studied’ claims
  52. All US racial and ethnic minority groups are underrepresented in Alzheimer’s neuroimaging research
  53. New clues to age-old illnesses emerge in the gut
  54. Opting for olive oil could boost brain health
  55. These eight habits could lengthen your life by decades
  56. 15 Years of Radio Data Reveals Evidence of Space-Time Murmur
  57. The notion of feeding peanuts to children early is gaining traction
  58. Omega-3 fatty acids appear promising for maintaining lung health
  59. Crews Head Down River, Out to Sea to Prep New SWOT Water Satellite
  60. NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sees Mars in a New Light
  61. Cash amnesia: Indulging in a Guilty Pleasure? Don’t Put It on the Card.
  62. Regeneration might be a whole-body affair
  63. How people judge anti-vaxxers who die from COVID-19
  64. New catalyst could dramatically cut methane pollution from millions of engines
  65. Do First-Gen College Grads Face Bias in the Job Market?
  66. Children and adolescents in food-insecure homes had more mental health visits
  67. People on ART with low but detectible levels of virus have almost zero risk of sexually transmitting the virus to others
  68. Echoes from the Deep
  69. New approach may help breast cancer treatment
  70. Oldest known molecule surprises researchers
  71. New brain cells can replace diseased and aged cells, could help people with severe brain diseases
  72. Metformin could promote healthy aging based on genetics
  73. Are shared medical appointments the key to solving global healthcare shortages?
  74. Long-term changes in waves and storm surges have not impacted global coastlines
  75. Experts alarmed as free Barbies given to UK primary schools to teach social skills
  76. Could early induction of labor reduce inequities in pregnancy outcomes?
  77. Hardship affects the gut microbiome across generations
  78. New theory better explains how the brain stores memories
  79. Hubble sees boulders escaping from asteroid dimorphos
  80. In battle against soil pollution, new ally emerges
  81. Future AI algorithms have potential to learn like humans, say researchers
  82. Tracing maternal behavior to brain immune function
  83. “Weekend warrior” physical activity provides similar heart-related benefits as more regular exercise
  84. The puzzle of the galaxy with no dark matter
  85. Espresso can prevent Alzheimer’s protein clumping in lab tests
  86. Collecting energy from raindrops using solar panel technology
  87. Gene mutation may explain why some don’t get sick from COVID-19
  88. ‘Stunning’ discovery: Metals can heal themselves
  89. Astronomers find new type of stellar object
  90. In climate fight, Europe pushes for homes to ditch boilers
  91. Unusual fossil shows rare evidence of a mammal attacking a dinosaur
  92. Study finds tracking brain waves could reduce post-op complications
  93. How Tau tangles form in the brain
  94. Breaking Barriers in Drug Delivery with Better Lipid Nanoparticles
  95. A surprisingly simple way to foil car thieves
  96. Cryptocurrencies beyond the buzz
  97. How Fish Evolved Their Bony, Scaly Armor
  98. Life on Earth didn’t arise as described in textbooks
  99. New genes implicated in deadly heart defect
  100. As interest rates soar, new study reveals insecure workers are ‘trapped’ and 42% fear job losses
  101. NASA space laser provides answers to a rainforest canopy mystery
  102. Astronomers discover striking evidence of ‘unusual’ stellar evolution
  103. Study finds how to reduce risk of kids playing with a found gun
  104. Italian winemaking town sets example for EU rural revival
  105. Book Suggests Widespread Infanticide in Early Modern Europe
  106. Developing new materials to accelerate the arrival of ‘air taxis’
  107. New guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer’s
  108. Discovery could lead to more treatments to prevent cancer and infectious diseases
  109. Conditional Cash Transfer Programs Spared 739,919 Child Deaths in Latin America
  110. Software Coordination Could Eliminate Costly Upgrades to Future Electric Grids
  111. In Florida, endangered coral finds a way to blossom
  112. Despite doubts from quantum physicists, Einstein’s theory of relativity reaffirmed
  113. Deciphering Alien Intentions: NASA’s Unique Approach to Hunting for Extraterrestrial Technology
  114. Study Reveals Ancient Forests as Preferred Habitat for Extinct Dwarf Hippos in Madagascar
  115. The Fascinating Divide in Wildlife between Australia and Asia
  116. NIH Study Uncovers Weakened Immune Response in Children with Mitochondrial Disorders
  117. Sea of plastic: Mediterranean is the area of the world most at risk for endangered seabirds
  118. How a Sea Creature’s Mouth Could Unlock the Secrets of Aging and Revolutionize Human Healing

June 2023

  1. Children with Medicaid less likely to receive helmet therapy for a flattened head
  2. Vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of serious cardiovascular events in older people
  3. Black families growing up on either side of the tracks have same economic outcomes
  4. Megalodon, the Largest Marine Predator, Had Warm-Blooded Qualities that Contributed to its Extinction
  5. Time-Restricted Eating Shows Comparable Weight Loss Results to Calorie Counting, Study Finds
  6. Higher Doses of Oral Semaglutide Show Improved Blood Sugar Control and Weight Loss
  7. Diabetes remains in remission years after gastric bypass surgery regardless of weight loss
  8. Decentralized Protocol “Glimpse” for Secure and Efficient Cross-Cryptocurrency Transactions
  9. Exceptional Preservation of Internal Organs in 50-Million-Year-Old Katydid Fossil
  10. New ruling on care of dying will force some to live life “of machine-related suffering”
  11. Antibody Targets Inflammation, Holds Key to Treating Preterm Births and Fatty Liver Disease
  12. Altered Pain Perception in Alzheimer’s Disease Could Lead to Improved Pain Management
  13. Plant Compound Peruvoside Shows Potential as Powerful Antiviral Against Range of Viruses
  14. UK to Launch Clinical Trial Testing ‘Poo Transplant’ as Potential Treatment for Advanced Liver Disease
  15. Banks still offer Black entrepreneurs inferior loans, service even when they are better qualified than peers
  16. How tidal range electricity generation could meet future demand and storage problems
  17. Antidepressants prescription associated with a lower risk of testing positive for COVID-19
  18. Brazilian fossil provides earliest evidence of evolutionary trait that enabled dinosaurs to become giants
  19. Scientists discover new embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect the developing embryo
  20. European steel industry seeks green credentials to match its economic, political weight
  21. Transforming fish farms into biogas producers
  22. Decriminalization of Drug Possession Shows Promise in Reducing Arrests but Racial Disparities Persist
  23. Decapitated Dinosaurs: Fossil Evidence Confirms Predators Exploited Long Necks of Ancient Marine Reptiles
  24. Placebo controls—gold standard for EFFICACY trials—have no place in SAFETY trials
  25. Legal recreational cannabis use and binge drinking is on the rise for older adults
  26. Extensive Study Reveals Strong Link Between Cannabis Use Disorder and Mental Disorders
  27. High-Quality Child Care Linked to Long-Term Success in Science and Math, Particularly for Low-Income Children
  28. Projected Increase in Hip Fracture Burden Calls for Urgent Prevention and Care Strategies
  29. RNA nanoparticle therapy stops the spread of incurable Multiple myeloma bone cancer
  30. Timing of childhood adversity is associated with unique epigenetic patterns in adolescents
  31. Engineered Cells Teach Immune System to Target and Eliminate Solid Tumor Cancers
  32. Engineers Electrify Aviation Dreams: Prepare for Shockingly Powerful 1-Megawatt Motors
  33. Parker Solar Probe Unveils the Sun’s Secrets: Fast Solar Wind Traced to Coronal Holes
  34. Unprecedented Cosmic Blast Stuns Scientists with Unusual Brilliance and Enigmatic Afterglow
  35. Global Violence Soars: 2022 Records Highest Death Toll in Organized Conflict Since Rwandan Genocide
  36. Programmable 3D printed wound dressing could improve treatment for burn, cancer patients
  37. New study finds that antibiotic resistance genes are widespread in our environment
  38. Tiny but Tough: New Study Reveals Resilience of Ticks in the Face of Extreme Conditions
  39. Unveiling the Secrets of Ancient Dinosaurs: Cutting-Edge X-ray Technology Sheds Light on Prehistoric World
  40. Innovation in Europe – the secrets to entrepreneurial success and the importance of “patient capital”

May 2023

  1. Optimal Protein Intake for Aging: Study Reveals the Key to Metabolic Health and Longevity
  2. Scientists remain vigilant for new Covid-19 variants while improving the ability to predict complications
  3. Ketamine nasal spray may prove safe and effective treatment for refractory migraine
  4. Potential New Treatment for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, Offering Hope to Millions
  5. Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: New Research Reveals Potential Biological Abnormalities
  6. Ketamine as Effective as Electroconvulsive Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression
  7. Is Your Avocado Oil Really Pure? New Study Raises Concerns About Quality and Purity
  8. Scientists Discover ‘Second-Guessing’ Gene in Mice, Offering Excuse for Our Own Indecision
  9. Students Beware: Ramen Noodles and Energy Drinks May Land You More Than Just a Degree
  10. Study Finds No Difference in Muscle Growth Between High-Load and Low-Load Resistance Training
  11. Element creation in the lab deepens understanding of surface explosions on neutron stars
  12. Stroke drug offers neuroprotection without long term impact on memory and learning
  13. Flavonol-rich foods like apples and blackberries can lower chances of developing frailty
  14. Why Indigenous ‘Spirit medicine’ principles must be a priority in psychedelic research
  15. Quantum random number generator operates securely and independently of source devices
  16. Losing sleep over losing sleep: how watching the clock impacts insomnia, use of sleep aids
  17. Eat worms
  18. Right whales losing serious weight due to climate change
  19. 17% of U.S. households struggle to afford basic water services, affecting 28.3 million people
  20. Were early Americans really Chinese — or Japanese?
  21. The Importance of Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment in Closing the Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Gap
  22. Protein Puts Parasite Problems on Pause: How a Protein May Help Millions Battle Schistosomiasis
  23. Hubble Spots Rare Cosmic Twins: Double Quasars Caught Playing in the Early Universe
  24. Satellite “Eavesdropping” Algorithm Finds Your Spot on Earth with Stellar Precision
  25. Search is on for ‘super memorisers’ to help scientists unlock the secrets of memory
  26. Fight poverty, boost kids’ brains: How anti-poverty programs can improve mental health
  27. More than 5,000 tons of toxic chemicals released from consumer products every year inside homes and workplaces
  28. DNA shows poorly understood empire was multiethnic with strong female leadership
  29. Tree diversity increases storage of carbon and nitrogen in forest soils, mitigating climate change

April 2023

  1. One-hour endoscopic procedure could eliminate need for insulin for type 2 diabetes
  2. The hidden power of Japanese food ― inhibiting the development of liver fibrosis
  3. Mystery of quasars solved: Most powerful objects in the Universe ignited by colliding galaxies
  4. Common ear, nose, and throat issues in pre-schoolers may be linked to later autism risk
  5. Searching for ancient bears in an Alaskan cave led to an important human discovery
  6. Massive iceberg discharges during the last ice age had no impact on nearby Greenland, raising new questions about climate dynamics
  7. On social welfare, views in EU can surprise and emerging markets bring new perspectives
  8. Beneath Shifting Canopies
  9. Childhood adversity is linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
  10. Cheetahs need more space: Reintroduction in India must consider their spatial ecology
  11. New biomarker, potential therapy for Multiple Sclerosis and related neuro disorders
  12. A myth no more: Cranberry products can prevent urinary tract infections for women
  13. Newly described ancient reptile named in language of First Nations where fossils were found
  14. Not so sweet after all: are candy-striped spiders a threat to ecosystems across North America
  15. In polycrisis world, Europe gains from sharing emergency supplies and tapping expertise
  16. Bad medical news causes patients to choose brand name drugs over generics, costing billions
  17. Eating walnuts could benefit adolescents’ cognitive development, psychological maturation
  18. Severe COVID-19 linked with 16-fold risk of life-threatening heart rhythm within 6 months
  19. Nurses trained via virtual reality performed better than those trained by inpatient clinical training
  20. Artificial Bites at Night
  21. A rare and lethal virus is spreading in Europe, prompting hunt for tests and cures
  22. Study predicts poor survival rates if Ebola infects endangered mountain gorillas
  23. Worldwide, those with ‘traditional’ values adhered more strictly to COVID precautions
  24. Those who avoided COVID-19 precautions early in the pandemic are more likely to buy firearms
  25. Scientists create model to predict depression and anxiety using artificial intelligence and social media
  26. Lost in Time
  27. Medieval monks accidentally recorded some of history’s biggest volcanic eruptions
  28. Tallest Full-scale Building Ever Built on an Earthquake Simulator Put to the Test
  29. More than a third of children worry at least once a week, with their tendency to worry progressing with age
  30. Limiting warming to 2°C may avoid 80% of heat-related deaths in Middle East and North Africa

March 2023

  1. The Unseen Heart
  2. Stressed plants emit airborne sounds that can be detected from over a meter away
  3. Octopus camouflage ability transferred to human skin cells
  4. Bodies of people with mental illness are biologically older than their actual age
  5. Weeding the Knots
  6. Removal of both ovaries in younger women associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s
  7. Fat-burning molecule may be promising target for most common childhood brain cancer
  8. Research uncovers details about the mysterious author of early astronomy textbooks
  9. New animal welfare scoring system could enable better-informed food and farming choices
  10. Built environment strongest predictor of adolescent obesity, related health behaviors
  11. Storms of Extinction
  12. Young children develop better learning skills when taught by teachers of the same ethnicity, national US study suggests
  13. Humans are altering the diet of Tasmanian devils, which may accelerate their decline
  14. Memories could be lost if two key brain regions fail to sync together, study finds
  15. Wrist device significantly reduces tics in Tourette syndrome
  16. Entire populations of Antarctic seabirds fail to breed due to extreme snowstorms
  17. Too little sleep could make vaccination less effective
  18. Harold Katcher’s Last Rat
  19. Making Beelines
  20. Naturally occurring peptide may tackle the ‘root cause’ of obesity-related conditions
  21. Hunter-gatherer childhoods may offer clues to improving education and wellbeing in developed countries
  22. Camera with shutter speed of 1 trillionth of a second sees through dynamic disorder of atoms
  23. ‘Lyft’ vs. ‘Lift’: Consumers are less likely to support brands with unconventional spellings, study shows
  24. Flood risks can still be considerably reduced if all global promises to cut carbon emissions are kept
  25. Black people in rural areas have greater mental health resiliency than white people
  26. The next pandemic: Researchers develop tool to identify existing drugs to use in a future outbreak
  27. As city populations soar, wastewater treatment struggles to find sustainable solutions
  28. Dirty Hearts
  29. Largest-ever genetic study of prostate cancer in men of African descent finds new risk factors for the disease
  30. Can’t exercise a particular muscle? Strengthening the opposite side of your body can stop it wasting away
  31. Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumb trick inspires robotic exploration of caves on Mars and beyond
  32. Researchers identify three intestinal bacteria found in dementia with Lewy bodies
  33. Link Found Between Telomere Shortening and Depression/Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Adults

February 2023

  1. Tiny worm plays a big role in learning whether Parkinson’s really starts in the gut
  2. “What a wonderful day, I’m so happy!” Research shows how children learn emotion labels through parents’ speech
  3. Measuring 6,000 African cities: Double the population means triple the energy costs
  4. Tasting Geckos
  5. Tracking malaria and mosquitoes with the help of pregnant women and city dwellers
  6. Exotic Dangers in the Urban Forest
  7. A way to govern ethical use of artificial intelligence without hindering advancement
  8. Dog puppies spontaneously match human actions, while kittens, wolf pups not so much
  9. Organ damage for 59% of patients with long COVID continues a year after initial symptoms
  10. Canada’s first zero-carbon, net-positive energy building is on track to propel energy transition
  11. Acceleration of global sea level rise imminent past 1.8℃ planetary warming
  12. Brain changes in fighter pilots may cast light on astronauts during space travel
  13. New Research Characterizes Alcohol Use Disorder Profiles To Predict Treatment Outcomes
  14. Decades of conflict in Iraq have fuelled “catastrophic” rise in antibiotic resistance
  15. Single dose of common antibiotic reduces mothers’ risk of death during childbirth
  16. Vanishing Stripes
  17. California counties overseen by a coroner who is also sheriff underreport officer-involved deaths
  18. Researchers Gain New Insight Into the Development of Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis
  19. Cold Fusion is a suppressed technology
  20. Can I come, too? How tourism can include people whose health conditions usually keep them at home
  21. Loss of reptiles poses threat for small islands where humans may have caused extinctions
  22. Proof that Neanderthals ate crabs is another ‘nail in the coffin’ for primitive cave dweller stereotypes
  23. Scientists pinpoint protein that helps cancer-causing viruses evade immune response
  24. Cut out the Fireworks
  25. Dramatic improvement in the prevalence of disabilities among older Americans since 2008
  26. Sugar is processed differently in the brains of obesity-prone vs. obesity-resistant rats
  27. Vikings crossing the North Sea to Britain brought their horses, dogs and other animals
  28. Combined steroid and statin treatment could reduce ‘accelerated ageing’ in preterm babies
  29. Why reflecting on your values before opening your mouth makes for happier relationships

January 2023

  1. How to reduce the temptation to cheat Reducing the temptation to cheat in relationships
  2. Gardeners of the Forest: Science Poetry Friday!
  3. Therapeutic Potential of Bizarre ‘Jumbo’ Viruses Tapped for $10M HHMI Emerging Pathogens Project
  4. When forecasting trends, reading a bar chart vs a line graph biases our judgement
  5. Running to escape stresses may lead to exercise dependence instead of mental wellbeing
  6. Interfering in big decisions friends and family take could violate a crucial moral right
  7. When chronic stress activates these neurons, behavioral problems like loss of pleasure, depression result
  8. Chemotherapy in the afternoon dramatically improves treatment outcomes in female lymphoma patients
  9. A soybean protein blocks LDL cholesterol production, reducing risks of metabolic diseases
  10. New economies – not top-down wars on drugs – are the solution in Colombia, Afghanistan and Myanmar
  11. Dietary nitrate – found in beetroot juice – significantly increases muscle force during exercise
  12. Unnecessary Deaths by Fire
  13. EV transition will benefit most US vehicle owners, but lowest-income Americans could get left behind
  14. Gender-affirming hormones improve mental health in transgender and nonbinary youth
  15. Reducing total calories more effective for weight loss than intermittent fasting
  16. Gone fishing: highly accurate test for common respiratory viruses uses DNA as ‘bait’
  17. Genetically modified rice could be key to tackling food shortages caused by climate change
  18. Revolutionary 10-minute scan detects and helps cure leading cause of hypertension
  19. Runaway West Antarctic ice retreat can be slowed by climate-driven changes in ocean temperature
  20. The Clock Logic of Plasma Exchange
  21. The mystery and power of the “non-Archimedean” world
  22. A Lungful of Flying Lead
  23. Annual or biannual boosters are optimal for fighting endemic COVID-19, study shows
  24. Exxon scientists predicted global warming with ‘shocking skill and accuracy,’ Harvard researchers say
  25. Feeling loved, optimistic or happy as a teen may lead to better health in adulthood
  26. Optical Computing Takes a Giant Leap Forward: New Technique Allows for Massively Parallel, Energy-Efficient Processing
  27. Introducing Jot — a new open-source tool that help researchers with journal selection
  28. Solar-powered system converts plastic and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels
  29. Military members who hide suicidal thoughts more likely to store firearms unsafely
  30. Eating almonds daily boosts exercise recovery molecule by 69% among ‘weekend warriors’
  31. How old is your brain, really? AI accurately reflects risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s based on brain age
  32. Fossil pollen ‘sunscreen’ proves role of ozone depletion in largest mass extinction
  33. One solution to America’s opioid epidemic: Tell doctors their patients fatally overdosed
  34. Sunburnt Algae: Science Poetry Friday
  35. NIH-funded study finds hepatitis C treatment gap for individuals with alcohol use disorder

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