LISLE, Ill. (Jan. 31, 2022)—New research suggests that ancient trees possess far more than an awe-inspiring presence and a suite of ecological services to forests—they also sustain the entire populati

Eating more meat, having less of a carbohydrate-digesting bacteria in the gut, and more pro-inflammatory immune cells in the blood all link with multiple sclerosis (MS), an international team has foun

Background Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune disease that can follow viral infections and has in a few cases been linked to vaccinations. Pre-licensure clinical trials did not observe

UC Berkeley economists have launched a powerful new web tool that allows users to track, almost in real time, how economic growth and public policy affect the distribution of income and wealth among c

A pair of studies in yesterday in Science show the substantial benefit of COVID-19 vaccination to household contacts in Israel, including unvaccinated children. But one of the studies highlighted wani

A team of researchers used a machine learning algorithm to examine the best predictors of sexual satisfaction across two samples. Romantic love, dyadic sexual desire, the importance of sex in a relati

What people are listening to at the moment on Spotify is associated with stock market returns, according to a study in the peer-reviewed Journal of Financial Economics. The study, published in August

We generally don't think of fish as being a vocal bunch – after all, anglers don't typically use "fish calls" to lure them in. According to a new study, however, approximately two-thirds of all fish s

Curcumin sensitizes response to Ara-C in xenograft model but not in AML cells To address the synergistic effect between Curcumin and Ara-C, HL-60 cells were xenografted into male NSG-immunodeficient

A research team led by members of Oxford University’s Department of Zoology has found evidence that migratory birds, like the reed warbler, can use sensory cues from the Earth’s magnetic field to help

The technology could eliminate the need for a woman to carry her baby, allowing the fetus to grow more safely and efficiently outside her body, say researchers behind project. Photo: Shutterstock

If serial dependence serves to stabilize perception, then it should generate an online illusion of stability in which a single physically changing object can be misperceived as unchanging. For example

New research sheds light on how people resolve inconsistencies between their own moral views and that of their preferred candidate. The findings, published in Political Psychology, suggest that U.S. v

Mercury deposition near artisanal gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon Our investigation occurred in the southeastern Peruvian Amazon in the department of Madre de Dios, where over 100,000 hectares hav

This study assesses the health risks associated with drinking water contamination using variation in the timing and location of shale gas development (SGD). Our novel dataset, linking health and drink

Conservationists have used artificial insemination to help grow giant panda populations, but data from decades of births show that panda mothers are less likely to care for cubs born this way A femal

A pair of recent studies suggest West Coast residents and businesses will suffer more frequent blackouts and higher electricity prices because climate change will lead to more disruptive extreme weath

Dive Brief: Most physicians in group practices owned by health systems are paid based on the volume of care they provide rather than value, despite payer efforts to move toward more value-based care,

COVID-19 disruptions in homes with two or more children affect one sibling more than the other, according to a new study. When caregivers are experiencing stress associated with the pandemic, many ot

Songbird syntax is generally thought to be simple, in particular lacking long-distance dependencies in which one element affects choice of another occurring considerably later in the sequence. Here, w

Approaching a blue whale to attach a suction - cup tag Elliott Hazen under NOAA/NMFS permit 16111 A study from Australia is the first to scientifically document the killings of blue whales by orcas.

Intimate partners are common targets of cyberstalking, yet despite the negative impact the behavior remains largely underexplored. In the present study, we explore behavioral methods adopted to cybers

A protein that masterminds the way DNA is wrapped within chromosomes has a major role in the healthy functioning of blood stem cells, which produce all blood cells in the body, according to a new stud

1 INTRODUCTION Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a common, detrimental public health concern (Gilbert et al., 2009). It is well established that CM confers vulnerability to maladaptive developmental out

An unprecedented new telescope image of the Milky Way galaxy’s turbulent center has revealed nearly 1,000 mysterious strands, inexplicably dangling in space. Stretching up to 150 light years long, th

Engineering researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated a new type of flexible, robotic grippers that are able to lift delicate egg yolks without breaking them, and that are pre

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — New research shows that chemical reactivity, seasonality and distribution of airborne particulate matter are critical metrics when considering air pollution’s impact on human health.

Several teams hope to use pulsars in the Milky Way to detect ripples in space-time made by distant supermassive black holes. Supermassive black holes orbiting each other very closely are expected to

Dogs that are more extraverted, conscientious and open tend to rank higher in the hierarchy, while more friendly dogs tend to rank lower. In addition, older dogs tend to dominate in multi-dog househol

Lifetime workplace exposure to pesticides linked to heightened COPD risk Findings independent of asthma and smoking, large long term study shows Lifetime workplace exposure to pesticides is linked t

(CNN) The gas emitted from household stoves and ovens is not only dangerous to public health but also has a much more significant impact on the climate crisis than previously thought, new research sho

eso2120 — Science Release ESO telescopes help uncover largest group of rogue planets yet Rogue planets are elusive cosmic objects that have masses comparable to those of the planets in our Solar Sys

Make-up of gut microbiome may be linked to long COVID risk Distinct microbial profile associated with symptoms Microbiome ‘profiling’ might help identify those most susceptible, say researchers The

A brain imaging study published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media provides evidence that violent video games can lead to a desensitization to painful images, suggesting a reduced empathy for

Many people are curious how cannabis, including marijuana, may help Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. While clinical trials have not yet proven safety or benefit, many are interested in trying cannab

Share on Pinterest Vaccine vials hanging at the Cruise Center Steinwerder vaccination center in Hamburg. Daniel Bockwoldt/picture alliance via Getty The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines have been highly ef