Science

Have we found all the major Maya cities? Not even close, new research suggests

Using laser-guided imaging to peer through dense jungle forests, Tulane University researchers have uncovered vast unexplored Maya settlements in Mexico…

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Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns

A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study.…

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When is a heat wave just a heat wave, and when is it climate change?

When extreme weather events occur, can we tell if they’re directly attributable to climate change? A new study used the…

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Melting Arctic sea-ice could affect global ocean circulation

"Our finding that enhanced melting of Arctic sea-ice likely resulted in significant cooling in northern Europe in the earth's past…

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Slowing ocean current could ease Arctic warming — a little

The Arctic is warming at three to four times the global average. However, new research suggests the slowing of a…

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Psychologists develop tool to assess narcissism in job candidates

It feels like narcissism is everywhere these days: politics, movies and TV, sports, social media. You might even see signs…

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Researchers unlock a ‘new synthetic frontier’ for quantum dots

The type of semiconductive nanocrystals known as quantum dots are both expanding the forefront of pure science and also hard…

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Advancement in 3D-printed concrete promises strength, durability and lower carbon emissions

Researchers from the University of Virginia have made significant strides in the rapidly advancing field of 3D-printed concrete by developing…

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Asthma and fine particulate matter

Asthma is currently an incurable disease that severely impairs quality of life, with recurring symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and…

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Skeletal muscle health amid growing use of weight loss medications

A recent commentary published in The Lancet journal highlights the critical importance of skeletal muscle mass in the context of…

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