Science

Clever lapwings use cover to hide in plain sight

Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators, new research shows. Many…

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New evidence indicates patients recall death experiences after cardiac arrest

Up to an hour after their hearts had stopped, some patients revived by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had clear memories afterward…

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Take the money now or later? Financial scarcity doesn’t lead to poor decision making

When people feel that their resources are scarce -- that they don't have enough money or time to meet their…

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From hagfish to membrane: Modeling age-related macular degeneration

Researchers at Utah State University have successfully demonstrated that hagfish slime proteins can accurately replicate membranes in the human eye.…

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Some spiders can transfer mercury contamination to land animals

Sitting calmly in their webs, many spiders wait for prey to come to them. Arachnids along lakes and rivers eat…

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Charging ahead: New electrolyte goes extra mile for faster EV charging

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory. "Charging ahead: New electrolyte goes extra mile for faster EV charging." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 12 September 2023.…

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Older adults with digestive diseases experience higher rates of loneliness, depression

While life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of…

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Ecology and artificial intelligence: Stronger together

Many of today's artificial intelligence systems loosely mimic the human brain. In a new paper, researchers suggest that another branch…

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ER-positive breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in African American, white women

New research found the most common form of breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in the blood of African American…

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New study highlights feasibility and optimization of ammonia-based power generation for carbon neutrality

Ammonia is emerging as a promising energy source to achieve carbon neutrality due to its inherent carbon-free nature. A recent…

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