Early climate models successfully predicted global warming
Climate models published between 1970 and 2007 provided accurate forecasts of subsequently observed global surface warming. This finding shows the value of using global observations to vet climate models as the planet warms.
Showing how the tiniest particles in our universe saved us from complete annihilation
Evidence to prove the theory that life survived the Big Bang because a phase transition allowed neutrino particles to reshuffle matter and anti-matter
Natural herb kratom may have therapeutic effects and relatively low potential for abuse or harm, according to a user survey
Researchers say findings underscore need for research and regulation, but not an outright ban on sales
Flickering light mobilizes brain chemistry that may fight Alzheimer's
For over a century, Alzheimer's disease has confounded all attempts to treat it. But in recent years, perplexing experiments using flickering light have shown promise.
Novel compound is promising drug candidate for Alzheimer's disease
New gamma secretase inhibitor blocks only amyloid production, no other functions
Genetic variants reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease
A DNA study of over 10,000 people by UCL scientists has identified a class of gene variants that appear to protect against Alzheimer's disease.
U-M researchers identify unique neuron that computes like a compass
Part of the brain called the retrosplenial cortex, a key region involved in the organ's inner compass
ACIP Releases 2020 Child and Adolescent Vaccine Schedule
Changes reflected in this year's child and adolescent vaccine schedule include guidance that a hepatitis A catch-up vaccination is now recommended for anyone who was not vaccinated as a child.
Increased traffic injuries are a surprising result of restricting older drivers
Japanese research finds that cognitive tests to remove dangerous older drivers from the road lead to increased injuries as the ex-drivers become unprotected road users
Solitary confinement significantly increases post-prison death risk
Even just a few days of solitary confinement may significantly increase inmates' risk of death after serving their sentences.
Medical students become less empathic toward patients throughout medical school
A key factor of solid patient/doctor relationships is a notion of empathy that drives a feeling of shared humanity.
Cancer mutations occur decades before diagnosis
Analysing the whole genomes of tumours from different cancer types to determine the chronology of genomic changes during cancer development
Giant, long-lived bacteria could make microbial farms more productive
Bacteria that have been genetically engineered to grow 13 times bigger and live 66% longer than their unmodified cousins could be the stars of future biochemicals factories.
How does the new coronavirus compare with the flu?
Which one is more worrisome?
Novel Coronavirus: Case Review IDs Clinical Characteristics
A group of physicians in Wuhan, China, who are treating patients with the 2019 novel coronavirus have gone the extra mile to share their clinical experiences with colleagues around the world.
The mammals that most freely share dangerous microbes with humans
Scientists identify two primate species as hosts of a high number of pathogens that can jump to Homo sapiens.
Static electricity as strong as lightening can be saved in a battery
Can we collect static electricity for use? The answer is yes.
Sugar ants' preference for pee may reduce greenhouse gas emissions
An unlikely penchant for pee is putting a common sugar ant on the map, as new research from the University of South Australia shows their taste for urine could play a role in reducing greenhouse gases.
New robot does superior job sampling blood
First clinical trial of an automated blood drawing and testing device
Easter Island society did not collapse prior to European contact, new research shows
Rapa Nui society thrived, continued to build moai statues, despite impact of European arrival
Portable lab you plug into your phone can diagnose illnesses like coronavirus
Smartphone lab delivers test results in 'spit' second
What can a primate tell us about cat allergies?
Its venom points to a feline defence mechanism, research suggests.
Did pangolins spread the China coronavirus to people?
Genetic sequences of viruses isolated from the scaly animals are 99% similar to that of the circulating virus - but the work is yet to be formally published.
How long coronaviruses persist on surfaces and how to inactivate them
The novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV is making headlines worldwide.
Scientists discover virus with no recognizable genes
Scientists have discovered a virus with no recognizable genes, making it among the strangest known
New Report on 138 Coronavirus Cases Reveals Disturbing Details
A highly contagious patient, virus transmission inside a hospital and unexpected turns for the worse have emerged as part of the epidemic in China.
Antarctica Sets Record High Temperature: 64.9 Degrees
"This is the foreshadowing of what is to come," a researcher said. "It's exactly in line of what we've been seeing for decades."