Scientists

Scientists discovered a secret deal between a plant and beetles

Japanese red elder plants protect their own survival by dropping fruits that contain Heterhelus beetle larvae. Surprisingly, this action also…

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Scientists discover tiny plant trick that could supercharge crop yields

An international team of scientists has uncovered a surprising molecular strategy used by a rare group of land plants. The…

2 days ago

Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea

A medication called sulthiame may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during the night and sleep better…

2 days ago

Scientists turn scrap car aluminum into high-performance metal for new vehicles

Over the next decade, a large amount of aluminum from vehicle body panels is expected to enter recycling and salvage…

3 days ago

This 2-pound dinosaur is rewriting what scientists know about evolution

Researchers have identified a 90 million year old fossil that helps solve a long standing mystery about a strange group…

3 days ago

Scientists say this simple diet change could transform your gut health

How much fiber you eat can strongly influence your overall health. Fiber supports healthy digestion and has been linked to…

5 days ago

Scientists discover a hidden force that helps wire the brain

As the brain develops, neurons grow long extensions known as axons. These structures connect different regions of the brain and…

1 week ago

Scientists just looked inside Darwin’s 200-year-old specimen jars without opening them

Scientists have found a way to study Charles Darwin's original specimens from his famous HMS Beagle voyage (1831 to 1836)…

1 week ago

Scientists just found the brain’s hidden defense against Alzheimer’s

Scientists at UCLA Health and UC San Francisco have discovered why certain brain cells are better equipped than others to…

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Scientists find the genetic switch that makes pancreatic cancer resist chemotherapy

Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School have discovered a molecular "switch" that determines whether pancreatic cancer cells respond to chemotherapy or…

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