It's a Myth That Adults Can't Learn Languages as Easily as Kids - Benefits Multiply if Families Learn Together
Making a home a bilingual one gives parents the same speed of language learning as children, and learning as a family speeds that up.
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'Mind-blowing': 3 Genetic Groups of Grizzly Bears Align With 3 Indigenous Language Tribes in Same Zip Codes
Research reveals grizzlies in B.C. belong to 3 distinct genetic groups-and they align with the three local Indigenous language families.
The 'Wizard of Paws' Makes Prosthetics to Fit Any Animal - Lending a Human Hand of Compassion
Derrick Campana creates prosthetics for animals to give them a second chance at a healthy life-elephant, tiger, or duck.
Shape-Shifting Fiber Produces Fabrics That Shrink or Expand in Real-Time and Fit into Existing Manufacturing
The fiber contracts in response to an increase in temperature, and then reverses when the temperature decreases, without any hard components.
Bizarre New Plant Species Feeds on Fungi: First New Flora Species in 100 Years to Be Discovered in Japan
Dr. Suetsugu chose the very whimsical name Mujina-no-shokudai—meaning "badger's candleholder" for the new plant.
Cavemen Used Glue to Make Stone Tools 40,000 Years Ago-the Evidence is Sticky
The mixture was just sticky enough for a stone tool to remain stuck in it, but without adhering to hands, making it perfect for adding a handle
Images of Mars Eclipse Sparks Amusement Because it Looks Like a Googly Eye
The Perseverance rover on Mars recorded the potato-shaped moon of Phobos crossing in front of the Sun last week—a Martian eclipse.
Geologists Found a Mega-Structure Built by Ice Age Hunters Submerged in the Baltic Sea
Comparable prehistoric hunting structures have already been found in other parts of the world, for example at the bottom of Lake Huron
New Zinc Treatment 'Can Help to Restore Lost Hearing' in Mice-University Research Shows
They found that hours after mice are exposed to loud noise, their inner ear zinc level spikes which, ultimately, leads to cellular damage.
Fascinating Species of 200 Million-Year-old Flying Reptile Discovered in Britain
Brits might find it strange to think that their island once sat in subtropical sea where dozens of lizards climbed trees in steamy forests.
Stem Cells in Menstrual Blood Have Thrilling Potential for Health, Including Diagnosing Endometriosis
Long overlooked, menstrual stem cells have turned out to be a valuable source of important medical applications.
Buck Institute Scientists Discover a Potential Way to Repair Synapses Damaged in Alzheimer's Disease
The protein is called KIDRA, and along with being produced in the kidney, Tracy and her team identified its throughout brain synapses.
Tomato Juice Can Kill Salmonella and Other Bacteria with Its Super Anti-Microbial Properties
The team identified 2 antimicrobial peptides that can eliminate these pathogens by impairing the bacteria's protective membrane.
Single-Dose of Gene Therapy Hailed as 'Magic Wand' for Patients with Deadly Condition, Transforming Lives
The first human trial reported dramatic improvements in health and quality of life, completely removing painful and potentially fatal swelling
Child Naturalist Discovers a Giant New Stick Insect Then Co-Authors the Paper and Names the Bug
Davis said he and the scientists chose the name Nesiophasma sobesonbaii in honor of Sobe Sonbaii III, a native monarch who fought the Dutch.
Singing or Playing Music Throughout Life is Linked with Better Brain Health While You Age
Musical instrument, particularly the piano, is linked to improved memory and the ability to solve complex tasks.
Newly Released NASA Collection of Spiral Galaxies May Leave Viewers 'Mesmerized'
The images came from the Physics at High Angular resolution in Nearby GalaxieS (PHANGS) program, supported by more than 150 astronomers.
Improving Physical Fitness with Cardio May Cut Prostate Cancer Risk by More Than a Third
There are relatively few known risk factors for prostate cancer, which is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men.
Japan Moon Lander Comes Back to Life After Wonky Angle for its Solar Panel, but 'Unprecedented Pinpoint Landing'
The spacecraft pulled off what JAXA described as an "unprecedented pinpoint landing" of 180 feet of the target, but landed on its side.
Ancient Lake Sediment on Mars Builds Excitement for Evidence of Life in the Perseverance Rover Samples
An ancient lake bed on Mars may hold evidence of life on the planet, revealed a study of the Perseverance Rover's ground-penetrating radar.
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