Dark Matter Near Earth Peaks Every March, New Study Suggests
The sun's gravitational pull on dark matter particles may cause seasonal patterns not previously expected
Does a planet need life to create continents?
Earth may not have possessed the continents it does now if not for life, instead becoming a planet covered nearly entirely in ocean.
New fossils shed light on the origins of lions, and tigers, and bears (oh my!)
New fossils from Belgium have shed light on the origin of some of the most well-known, and well-loved, modern mammals.
New compounds discovered that are hundreds of times more mutagenic
Research suggests that combustion from various sources, or such processes as the grilling of meat, may create new mutagens that were not previously known.
Ancient hunter-gatherers had rotten teeth
Ancient hunter-gatherers may have sustained themselves by eating lots of nuts and other starchy foods, but they paid a high price: rotten teeth.
'Sticky balls' stop cancer spreading
Cancer-killing "sticky balls" can destroy tumour cells in the blood and may prevent cancers spreading, early research suggests.
Far away planets 'can support life'
Earth-sized planets could support life at least 10 times further away from stars than thought, researchers have claimed.
Japan's ageing population could actually be good news
Is a nation's destiny set by its fertility rates?
Overuse injuries, burnout in youth sports can have long-term effects
As an emphasis on competitive success in youth sports has led to intense training, frequent competition and early single sport specialization, overuse injuries and burnout have become common.
Low diversity of bacteria may increase the risk for asthma
Low gut microbial diversity in the intestines of infants can increase the risk for asthma development.
Some brain regions retain enhanced ability to make new connections
Some brain regions retain a "childlike" ability to establish new connections, potentially contributing to our ability to learn new skills and form new memories as we age
Several forms of vitamin E protect against memory disorders
Elderly people with high serum vitamin E levels are less likely to suffer from memory disorders than their peers with lower levels, according to a study published recently in Experimental Gerontology.
Unique protein interaction may drive most common genetic cause of Parkinson's disease
Gladstone findings challenge conventional wisdom; point to new therapeutic strategies
Gemini Planet Imager first light
World's most powerful exoplanet camera turns its eye to the sky
Finding about classic suppressor of immunity points toward new therapies for bad infections
A well-documented suppressor of immunity that's used by fetuses and tumors alike, just may be able to change its spots, researchers report.
Five New Rocky Planets Discovered in Kepler Data
Kepler Reveals Five New Rocky Planets
Want Perfect Pitch? You Might Be Able To Pop A Pill For That
In the world of music, there is no more remarkable gift than having perfect pitch. As the story goes, Ella Fitzgerald's band would use her perfect pitch to tune their instruments.
New diagnostic, therapeutic techniques show potential for patients with metastasized melanoma
With low survival rates for patients with metastasized melanoma, accurate staging and effective treatments are critical to extending life.
2 million years ago, human relative 'Nutcracker Man' lived on tiger nuts
An Oxford University study has concluded that our ancient ancestors who lived in East Africa between 2.4 million-1.4 million years ago mainly ate tiger nuts (grass bulbs) supplemented with the odd grasshopper and worm
Study shows 'readability' scores are largely inaccurate
Readability formulas are usually inaccurate and offer little insight into which age groups will be able to read and understand a text
Organic mega flow battery promises breakthrough for renewable energy
Harvard technology could economically store energy for use when the wind doesn't blow and the sun doesn't shine
Scientists unlock evolution of cholera, identify strain responsible for early pandemics
Nearly 200-year-old sample of preserved intestine yields the bacterium behind a global cholera pandemic that killed millions
Bacteria linked to water breaking prematurely during pregnancy
A high presence of bacteria at the site where fetal membranes rupture may be the key to understanding why some pregnant women experience their "water breaking" prematurely, researchers at Duke Medicine report.
Nociceptin: Nature's balm for the stressed brain
Findings on a system in the brain that naturally moderates the effects of stress
'Golden age' of antibiotics 'set to end'
We cannot say we weren't warned. The growing threat of antibiotic resistant organisms is once again in the spotlight.
Soap bubbles for predicting cyclone intensity?
Could soap bubbles be used to predict the strength of hurricanes and typhoons?
Study Supports Cognitive Rest Following Concussion
Following a concussion, young athletes engaging the most in activities requiring concentration and attention (eg, doing homework, text messaging, and playing video games) take the longest time to recover, a new study has found.
Elephant shark takes record for slowest evolution
It's a living fossil to beat all others. The elephant shark, Callorhinchus milii (pictured), has the slowest-evolving genome of any vertebrate.
Medical glue 'can fix broken heart'
A medical superglue has been developed that has the potential to patch heart defects on the operating table or stop bleeding on the battlefield.
First H5N1 death in North America
Canadian health officials have confirmed the first known fatal case of the H5N1 avian influenza strain in North America.
UNC research demonstrates 'guided missile' strategy to kill hidden HIV
The finding provides a new route to killing persistent HIV-infected cells -- a major roadblock to a cure
Japan scientists to create controlled nuclear meltdown
A team of nuclear scientists in Japan said on Thursday they plan to create a controlled reactor meltdown in a bid to learn how to deal with future disasters like that at Fukushima.
New Cases of Lung Cancer Drop in the United States
The rate of new cases of lung cancer decreased from 2005 to 2009 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Mood stabilizing drug may help treat acute kidney injury
A mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar affective disorders may also help treat acute kidney injury, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).
Study dispels theories of Y chromosome's demise
Stripped-Down Chromosome Retains Key Genes for Fertility
KIT researchers develop artificial bone marrow
Artificial bone marrow may be used to reproduce hematopoietic stem cells.
Caffeine: No Downside, Hint of Benefit in Atrial Fibrillation
A meta-analysis from Chinese researchers has concluded that there is an inverse relationship between regular caffeine consumption and atrial fibrillation risk.
Athlete's first reaction in victory is dominance, study finds
Upon victory, an athlete's initial and instinctive reaction is one that displays dominance over his or her opponent, according to a new study published today in the journal Motivation and Emotion.
Immune system development linked to leukemia
Our defenses against infection can be weaknesses in causing cancer
Research uncovers key difference between our bodies' fight against viruses and bacteria
Scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered a key difference in the biological mechanisms by which the immune system responds to viral and bacterial pathogens.
It's all coming back to me now: Researchers find caffeine enhances memory
Researchers have found another use for caffeine: memory enhancer
Audi shows TLA solution to make those green lights (w/ Video)
What if you were told your car had the ability to help you hit every green light on your journey?
Fooling Brain Defenses To Deliver an Alzheimer's Drug
The blood-brain barrier is the Berlin Wall of human anatomy and physiology
Immune cells inadvertently help bacteria form persistent infections
Instead of digesting them, immune cells put the Salmonella in a quiescent state.
Brief mental training sessions have long-lasting benefits for seniors' cognition and everyday function
Older adults who received as few as 10 sessions of mental training showed improvements in reasoning ability and speed-of-processing as long as 10 years after the intervention.
Study: At-home test can spot early Alzheimer's
Finding symptoms early is crucial to treatment, at-home paper test can help
US 'superweeds' epidemic shines spotlight on GMOs
The United States is facing an epidemic of herbicide-resistant "superweeds" that some activists and researchers are blaming on GMOs, an accusation rejected by industry giants
India scrambles to save tigers from deadly virus
India is scrambling to protect its beleaguered tiger population after several big cats tested positive for a virus common among dogs but deadly to other carnivores, experts said.