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Horses recognize a predator on a video screen with no sounds or smells for context, a study finds

Researchers looked at how using technology to regulate young children’s emotions affects their cognitive development, and found it isn’t a one-size-fits-all story.

A new study suggests having a champion for solar power in the house is key to installing the panels

The evolution of animals as disparate as salmon, snakes, eagles and elephants isn’t explained only by their external appearance, new research suggests

A new study finds that in recent years, K-12 school administrators in the US were more likely than teachers or mental health professionals to experience aggression from parents: Over 4 in 10 were verbally threatened and about 1 in 5 reported they were publicly humiliated or cyberbullied.

Just 10 viral particles of the H5N1 bird flu that caused outbreaks in US dairy cattle can cause infection in cows, according to new research

Drinking tomato-soy juice loaded with lycopene and soy isoflavones lowered pro-inflammatory proteins in healthy adults with obesity after 4 weeks, a study found

Asking patients with chronic lung illnesses to paint a picture, of sorts, that shows how they perceive the extent of their lung disease can tell clinicians as much about their symptom-related quality of life as pulmonary test results…

Having a religious affiliation doesn’t stop people from betting on sports in the US, according to a study: People who infrequently attend religious services are more likely to gamble on sports than those who go at least weekly or who never attend

A new study details a novel technique that allows more in-depth study of ice core records

Scientists have captured the most detailed structural images to date of a specific type of protein’s DNA repair process, a finding that could reveal ways to inhibit the effects of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations that heighten the risk for breast…

A new study is the first to show that 2 of our most sophisticated cognitive functions, using and understanding language and being able to sense how other people feel, have distinct origins in the brain in young children – matching what we know about the adult brain.

In a new study, researchers have designed a new method for dialing up superconductivity.

The influenza D virus detected in animals in 2011 made copies of itself in human cells & lung tissue in a new study, also showing its replication capacity is similar to seasonal flu viruses

A new study provides the first scientific evidence that two species of ticks, lone star and Gulf Coast ticks, can live at least one week, and up to about three weeks…

Researchers used a special laser 3D printing method to melt fake lunar soil into layers and fused it with a base surface to manufacture small, heat-resistant objects, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions…

Pickup basketball and neighborhood kickball are less common now than for generations past, giving way to more organized and formal youth sports intended to help kids get ahead, a new study suggests

Some brands of bottled water contain significantly higher levels of microplastics than tap water, according to results from a novel method for detecting nanoplastics.

By designing a two-step fermentation process to counter the odors that typically form during cultivation and extraction, esearchers have developed a way to make plant-based smell more appealing.

The risk for being bitten by a tick infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease is as high in Ohio as it is for those living in Northeast states that have dealt with Lyme disease for over 50 years, according to a new study – and the risk is present even in winter weather.

A new study in mice hints at the potential to use tiny particles made with RNA molecules to deliver chemotherapy drugs and other therapies directly to tumors, killing cancer cells without generating an immune response or toxicity-related side effects.

Socializing alone: A review of more than 1,000 studies suggests that using technology to communicate with others is better than nothing – but still not as good as face-to-face interactions.

New research reveals how inhibitory neurons connect with their target excitatory cells, identifying 2 molecules that enable a “handshake” leading to synapse formation

Doubting your doubts may increase commitment to goals: when people who were worried about achieving an identity goal were induced to experience a meta-cognitive doubt…

Powered by mushrooms, living computers are on the rise

A new animal study highlights how important uninterrupted sleep is to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, finding that fragmented sleep worsens symptoms that a TBI produces – and that mice without TBI can make up for some REM sleep loss brought on by interruption…

Personalized algorithms lead to a distorted view of reality when learning new information, a new study finds

Fish species in the deep sea feature a large range of body shapes that evolved in different ways and at different rates depending on where the fishes live in the ocean: A new study shows more diversity of body types in fishes swimming in open water than among species living on the sea floor.

Young umbrella acacia trees in Africa survive severe drought by putting their natural processes into overdrive when water is in short supply, prioritizing continued growth over water conservation…

A new study shows an association between 10-12 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small group of college students

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