A precursor of cholesterol, previously categorized as harmful, can protect cancer cells from cell death. A precursor of cholesterol, previously categorized as harmful, can protect cancer cells from cell death. A precursor of cholesterol, previously categorized as harmful, can protect cancer cells from cell death.
New research sheds light on how pollutants from aerosols and river run-off are impacting coastal seas. The research identified an ‘Anthropogenic Nitrogen Pump’ which changes the phosphorus cycle and therefore likely coastal biodiversity and associated ecosystem services. New research sheds light on how pollutants from aerosols and river run-off are impacting coastal seas. The research …
Evolutionary biologists report they have combined PET scans of modern pigeons along with studies of dinosaur fossils to help answer an enduring question in biology: How did the brains of birds evolve to enable them to fly? Evolutionary biologists report they have combined PET scans of modern pigeons along with studies of dinosaur fossils to …
Scientists pinpoint growth of brain’s cerebellum as key to evolution of bird flight Read More »
Using a novel microscopy technique, MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School researchers have imaged human brain tissue in greater detail than ever before, revealing cells and structures that were not previously visible. Among their findings, the researchers discovered that some “low-grade” brain tumors contain more putative aggressive tumor cells than expected, suggesting that …
Imaging method reveals new cells and structures in human brain tissue Read More »
Experiments with a replica suggest that a piece of mammoth ivory with carved holes found in a cave in Germany was used by ancient humans to make ropes Experiments with a replica suggest that a piece of mammoth ivory with carved holes found in a cave in Germany was used by ancient humans to make …
Mammoth tusk tool may have been used to make ropes 37,000 years ago Read More »
A wrist-worn heart tracker called WHOOP detected changes in activity during pregnancy that may be linked to premature births A wrist-worn heart tracker called WHOOP detected changes in activity during pregnancy that may be linked to premature births A wrist-worn heart tracker called WHOOP detected changes in activity during pregnancy that may be linked to premature …
Strap that tracks heart rate in pregnancy may predict premature births Read More »
Officials set up almost 2000 camera traps covering 120,000 square kilometres to estimate the numbers of snow leopards in India’s mountainous regions Officials set up almost 2000 camera traps covering 120,000 square kilometres to estimate the numbers of snow leopards in India’s mountainous regions Officials set up almost 2000 camera traps covering 120,000 square kilometres to …
India’s first snow leopard survey puts population at just 718 Read More »
DNA from bones found in a cave in Germany has been identified as from Homo sapiens, showing that our species endured frigid conditions there as they expanded across the continent DNA from bones found in a cave in Germany has been identified as from Homo sapiens, showing that our species endured frigid conditions there as …
Modern humans were already in northern Europe 45,000 years ago Read More »
Four-atom molecules glued together by microwaves have broken the record for being the most complicated molecule to reach temperatures just billionths of a degree away from absolute zero Four-atom molecules glued together by microwaves have broken the record for being the most complicated molecule to reach temperatures just billionths of a degree away from absolute …
Record broken for the coldest temperature reached by large molecules Read More »
Long-lasting hats, jumpers and watch straps that function as smart devices can be made thanks to a cheap and reliable method of creating conductive fibre that can be woven into fabric Long-lasting hats, jumpers and watch straps that function as smart devices can be made thanks to a cheap and reliable method of creating conductive …
Smart hat senses when traffic lights change and tells you via an app Read More »