Science

The benefits of speaking multiple languages

Encouraging bilingualism at home can have many cognitive benefits, which may be particularly helpful to kids with autism spectrum disorder…

1 year ago

Bad hair bears! Greasy hair gives polar bears fur with anti-icing properties

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur -- something that allows one of…

2 years ago

Microbial therapy offers new hope for vitiligo patients

A natural compound derived from gut-friendly bacteria significantly slows the progression of vitiligo and may restore pigmentation, reports a new…

2 years ago

Follow the water: Searching for a lunar oasis

As humankind imagines living off-planet -- on the moon, Mars and beyond -- the question of how to sustain life…

2 years ago

Simple ways to improve the wellbeing of pediatric critical care staff

The Staff Wellbeing (SWell) project, led by Aston University researchers in collaboration with Birmingham Children's Hospital and NHS England, has…

2 years ago

Transforming longevity research: AI paves the way for personalized treatments in aging science

A collaborative study between researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), and…

2 years ago

How animal poop helps ecosystems adapt to climate change

Climate change is melting away glaciers around the world, but in the Andes Mountains, a wild relative of the llama…

2 years ago

Approaching the red planet from the kitchen

Using syrup and baking soda, research at Niigata University has demonstrated the formation mechanism of rootless cones, small volcanic landforms…

2 years ago

VR subway experiment highlights role of sound in disrupting balance for people with inner ear disorder

The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the…

2 years ago

Study points to South America — not Mexico — as birthplace of Irish potato famine pathogen

Call it a mystery solved. North Carolina State University researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains…

2 years ago