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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…

1 year ago

Prolonged Standing Poses Circulatory Health Risks, Study Suggests

Standing desks have become a popular alternative for office workers looking to break up long hours of sitting. However, a…

2 years ago

Research in 4 continents links outdoor air pollution to differences in children’s brains

Outdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe.…

2 years ago

Goldfinch Becomes First Piloted Electric Aircraft to Fly at NASA’s Langley Research Center

Dark/Light Mode (12/08/24)  Electra, a next-gen aerospace company, demonstrated the flight capabilities of its EL-2 Goldfinch hybrid-electric short takeoff and…

2 years ago

Clinical trials inappropriately excluding people of African/Middle Eastern descent, new research shows

Many clinical trials of new cancer drugs may be inappropriately excluding some people with "Duffy-null phenotype," a trait found predominantly…

2 years ago

Brain research: Study shows what your favorite film genres reveal about your brain

Crime films, action films, comedies, or documentaries? A person's favourite film genre reveals a lot about how their brain works.…

2 years ago

New research identifies early sensorimotor markers for autism spectrum disorder

A study published in the journal iSCIENCE has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities…

2 years ago

Research tracks 66 million years of mammalian diversity

When trying to understand the present, it's helpful to look to history. New research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln examined…

2 years ago

New research demonstrates potential for increasing effectiveness of popular diabetes, weight-loss drugs

A network of proteins found in the central nervous system could be harnessed to increase the effectiveness and reduce the…

2 years ago

Creativity starts in the cradle, new research shows

Infants less than a year old can combine simple concepts into complex ideas, showing that creativity begins in babyhood. According…

2 years ago