Pet owners forced to be separated from their animals in crisis situations, including those who are victims of domestic violence, are suffering from a lack of support services needed to protect them. ​Pet owners forced to be separated from their animals in crisis situations, including those who are victims of domestic violence, are suffering from …

New study reveals the profound impact of forced separation between humans and their pets Read More »

The six anatomical layers of the mammalian brain cortex show distinct patterns of electrical activity which are consistent throughout the entire cortex and across several animal species, including humans, a study has found. ​The six anatomical layers of the mammalian brain cortex show distinct patterns of electrical activity which are consistent throughout the entire cortex …

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For almost 200 years, archaeologists have been puzzled by a mysterious brown stain on the ancient Greek Parthenon temple in Greece. Now, researchers have conducted new scientific analyses, and their verdict is clear: The mystery remains. ​For almost 200 years, archaeologists have been puzzled by a mysterious brown stain on the ancient Greek Parthenon temple …

Despite intensive scientific analyses, this centaur head remains a mystery Read More »

Researchers tested the effects of a daily multivitamin on cognitive changes in a study of 573 participants with in-person visits in the COSMOS trial. The researchers also conducted a meta-analysis among over 5,000 non-overlapping participants across the three separate cognition studies within the COSMOS trial. Results showed a statistically significant benefit for cognition among participants …

Third major study finds evidence that daily multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive aging in older adults Read More »

What did people eat on the west coast of Scandinavia 10,000 years ago? A new study of the DNA in a chewing gum shows that deer, trout and hazelnuts were on the diet. It also shows that one of the individuals had severe problems with her teeth. ​What did people eat on the west coast …

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Southern Africa contains the vast majority of the world’s remaining populations of both black and white rhinoceroses (80% and 92%, respectively). The region’s climate is changing rapidly as a result global warming. Traditional conservation efforts aimed at protecting rhinos have focused on poaching, but until now, there has been no analysis of the impact that …

The heat is on: Scientists discover southern Africa’s temps will rise past the rhinos’ tolerance Read More »

European forests with a greater diversity of tree species are more resilient to storms, according to new research. ​European forests with a greater diversity of tree species are more resilient to storms, according to new research. European forests with a greater diversity of tree species are more resilient to storms, according to new research. 

Nearly all older U.S. citizens follow one of nine trajectories in their last three years, researchers say. ​Nearly all older U.S. citizens follow one of nine trajectories in their last three years, researchers say. Nearly all older U.S. citizens follow one of nine trajectories in their last three years, researchers say. 

Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research has shown just how fast its effects can be. ​Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research has shown just how fast its effects can be. Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research has shown …

‘Furry fruit’ improves mental health — fast Read More »