Newest Science News Blog 20190520

Extinct squid relative entombed in amber for 100 million years
One of the very first marine organisms ever found in amber
A Giant Hole in the Martian Atmosphere Is Venting All Its Water into Space
There's a hole in the Martian atmosphere that opens once every two years, venting the planet's limited water supply into space - and dumping the rest of the water at the planet's poles.
Study shows people fail to recognise male postnatal depression
New research led by Anglia Ruskin University shows significant gender differences
In the deep, dark, ocean fish have evolved superpowered vision
Fish swimming deeper than sunlight can penetrate have developed vision highly attuned to the faint of other creatures
The moon is quaking as it shrinks
The moon may still be shrinking today and actively producing moonquakes along thrust faults
'Quantum Leap' in Severe Head Injury Survival With EMS Protocol
Training paramedics to implement prehospital guidelines for traumatic brain injury (TBI) has dramatically improved survival in patients with severe head trauma, new data show.
Potential Biomarker for Suicidal Thoughts Identified in PTSD
Metabotropic glutamatergic receptor 5 (mGluR5) is a potential biomarker for suicidal thoughts in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new research suggests.
Philadelphia's sweetened drink sales drop 38% after beverage tax
Findings from Penn study support beverage taxes as a promising policy tool to help improve public health
You are what you eat: How the pursuit of carbs changed mammals' genes and saliva
A study of 46 mammal species explores the evolutionary history of amylase, a compound that breaks down carbs
New doctors' DNA ages six times faster than normal in first year
Long work hours of intern year associated with accelerated shortening of telomere regions of chromosomes
Being wise is good for your health -- review looks at emerging science of wisdom
Can science measure what it means to be wise?
‘Zombie Cells’ Buildup in Body May Play Role in Aging
The field of zombie cells is still young. But at least a dozen companies have launched efforts to pursue treatments.
Thwarting Protein Reverses Brain Decline in Aged Mice
Blocking an immune-related molecule lodged in blood vessels stops memory loss
Glucosamine supplements 'may cut heart risk'
Glucosamine supplements, better known as a remedy for joint pain, may lower a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), research suggests.
Japan space startup aims to compete US rivals within years
Low-cost rocket business in Japan is well-positioned to accommodate scientific and commercial needs in Asia
Ragweed compounds could protect nerve cells from Alzheimer's
Scientists might have discovered a promising new use for some substances produced by ragweed
Over-fed bacteria make people sick
Unnatural and particularly comprehensive nutrient supply may decouple bacteria from their host organism and thus destroy the delicate balance of the microbiome
Alone, They Stink. Together They Create Dark Chocolate’s Alluring Aroma.
With the help of a trained panel of sniffers, chemists uncovered the molecules that give a rich treat its scents.
Regular crosswords and number puzzles linked to sharper brain in later life
Older adults who regularly take part in word and number puzzles have sharper brains, according to the largest online study to date.
Earliest evidence of the cooking and eating of starch
Early human beings who lived around 120,000 years ago in South Africa were 'ecological geniuses' who were able to exploit their environment intelligently for suitable food and medicines
Study shows that a previous dengue infection can protect against
Research reveals insulin-producing beta cells may change function in diabetes
A revolutionary new study using only materials derived from humans has revealed that insulin-producing beta cells can change their function in diabetes - and that this change may be reversible.
Big data reveals hidden subtypes of sepsis
Sepsis isn't simply one condition but rather many conditions that could benefit from different treatments

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