Magpies Outwit Scientists, by Helping Each Other Remove Tracking Devices
A group of Australian magpies were supposed to help scientists gather data by wearing GPS harnesses, but caring members cut them all off.
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Mature Trees Will Increase CO2 Absorption By a Third - As Levels Raise on Earth
Mature oak trees will increase their rate of photosynthesis by up to a third in response to expected raised CO2 levels, says Birmingham Uni.
These Superfoods Can Provide Important Nutrients With a Single Bite
Yet there are certain foods that are so rich in a particular nutrient that a mere bite can satisfy one's daily requirements.
Sound Waves Convert Stem Cells Into Bone in Regenerative Breakthrough
Researchers have used sound waves to turn stem cells into bone cells, in a tissue engineering advance that could one day help patients regrow bone.
Your Brain Doesn't Slow Down Until You're in Your 60s - Later Than Thought
Heidelberg study findings suggest that the speed of cognitive information processing remains largely stable between the ages of 20 and 60,
Exercise Can Help Older Adults Retain Memories
Pooling data from dozens of experiments let Pittsburgh researchers show whose brains benefit the most from exercise.
Covering Crops in Red Plastic Can Boost Yields Up to 37 Percent
An Australian ag-startup is discovering that red films atop existing greenhouses can produce more light plants need to photosynthesize.
Solar-Powered Desalination Device is a Game-Changer: Requires Only Cheap Common Materials and Sunlight
Passive solar evaporation system could be used to clean wastewater, provide potable water, or sterilize medical tools in off-grid areas.
Researchers Pioneered a Way to Use DNA From Elephant Tusks to Catch Poachers
Creating a database of elephant family DNA, Samuel Wasser is a crack sleuth on the trail of the world's major organized crime syndicates.
Calorie Restriction is Key Factor in Enhancing Human Health, Say Yale Researchers
A study led by Yale researchers confirms the health benefits of moderate calorie restrictions in humans—and identifies a key protein that could be harnessed.
New Study Busts the 7 'Dog Years' Myth and Explores Data That Could Help Humans Live Longer
A new study in Princeton into how long dogs live busts the myth that each of our years is seven for dogs-and could even help humans live longer.
Scientists Discover How to Destroy Toxic PFAS - the 'Forever Chemicals'
A supercritical water oxidation may be the key to breaking forever chemicals indestructible hold on our groundwater sources.
Lifting Weights for Just Three Seconds a Day Helps Our Muscles Grow, According to Scientists
Lifting weights for just three seconds a day helps our muscles grow, according to researchers at Edith Cowan University.
Bird Scientists Need Some Help Finding Species - They're Turning to Birdwatchers
Birdwatching is an incredible citizen science tool, and eBird users can help contribute to Re:wild's 10 Most Wanted Lost Bird Species.
Nuclear-Fusion Reactor in UK Smashes Energy Record in Ambitious Power Bid, 'Really, Really Impressive'
A mock-up nuclear fusion reactor has created 11 megawatts of energy using deuterium and tritium, which they say proves ITER will work.
A Good Night's Sleep Helps Cut Appetite By Up to 500 Calories a Day
A good night's sleep helps cut calories by 500 per day - which is significant, according to scientists at University of Chicago Medicine.
Cannabis Could Hold the Key to Preventing Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
Cannabis could hold the key to preventing neurodegenerative diseases— including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, scientists have discovered.
Idaho Man Breaks 52 World Records in 52 Weeks - Watch the Highlights of His Wild Year
A STEM-advocate and author has completed a self-set challenge of breaking 52 Guinness World Records in 52 weeks of 2021.
Doctors Say Cancer Patients Cured a Decade After Immune Cell Therapy at University of Pennsylvania
A remarkable ten-year remission period was achieved for Doug Olson, a 75-year old Leukemia patient, who received CAR-T cell therapy.
Higher Olive Oil Intake Associated With Much Lower Risk of Death From Various Diseases
Replacing margarine, butter, and mayonnaise with olive oil was associated with lower mortality risk from diseases, says large new study.
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