Global carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires increase by 60 percent
A major new study reveals that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from forest fires have surged by 60% globally since 2001, and almost tripled...
Gut instincts: Intestinal nutrient sensors
A multi-institutional group of researchers led by the Hubrecht Institute and Roche's Institute of Human Biology has developed strategies to identify regulators of...
Marine bacterium: Catching prey with grappling hooks and cannons
Countless bacteria call the vastness of the oceans home, and they all face the same problem: the nutrients they need to grow and...
Effects of chemical mixtures: Neurotoxic effects add up
Chemicals are omnipresent today: they enter our bodies through food, air or the skin. But how do these complex mixtures of chemicals affect...
Why do we love carbs? The origins predate agriculture and maybe even our split...
If you've ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame.
It has long been known that humans carry multiple...
Raising happy eaters: Unlocking the secrets of childhood appetite
The foundation for healthy eating behavior starts in infancy. Young children learn to regulate their appetite through a combination of biological, psychological, and...
Rare hoard of Roman-era coins discovered in German mountains — miles from the empire’s...
A metal detectorist in Germany has discovered a rare hoard of almost 3,000 Roman-era coins outside of the Roman Empire's ancient borders and...
Tool helps analyze pilot performance and mental workload in augmented reality
In the high-stakes world of aviation, a pilot's ability to perform under stress can mean the difference between a safe flight and disaster....
Astronomers detect ancient lonely quasars with murky origins
A quasar is the extremely bright core of a galaxy that hosts an active supermassive black hole at its center. As the black...
Study highlights key challenges and opportunities in transitioning autistic individuals into adulthood
The Autism Transitions Research Project, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration and led by Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, has...
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Here’s how escalating Russia tensions could impact markets and supply chains, according to experts
As the yearslong Russia-Ukraine war intensifies, experts say some key components of the modern economy could be at risk, and markets are still...
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Biden agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines
US President Joe Biden has agreed to give Ukraine anti-personnel land mines, a US defence official told the BBC, a move seen as...
