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Long snouts protect foxes when diving headfirst in snow

When hunting for mice in winter, red and arctic fox are known to plunge headfirst at speeds of 2-4 meters…

2 years ago

Inherited predisposition for higher muscle strength may protect against common morbidities

A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä showed that a genetic…

2 years ago

Artificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage

The beautiful, gnarled, nooked-and-crannied reefs that surround tropical islands serve as a marine refuge and natural buffer against stormy seas.…

2 years ago

HIV antibodies protect animals in proof-of-concept study

Three different HIV antibodies each independently protected monkeys from acquiring simian-HIV (SHIV) in a placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study intended to inform…

2 years ago

Pickup trucks fail to protect rear-seat passengers

Full-size pickup trucks earned mixed results in two updated crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, the…

3 years ago

Fathers’ parental leave might protect men against alcohol-related morbidity

Men who have been on parental leave have a significantly reduced risk of being hospitalized due to alcohol consumption. This…

3 years ago

Minivans don’t adequately protect rear-seat passengers: IIHS

Minivans fail to adequately protect rear-seat passengers, based on a new crash-test study performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway…

3 years ago