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Detailed Analysis of Old Star Provides Template for Heavy Element Formation

The fusion furnaces that are the universe’s stars create the elements from helium up to iron.

In Animal Studies, Maternal Sleep Apnea Risks ‘Constellation of Deficits’ in Male Offspring

Sleep apnea, a common disorder in which a person repeatedly stops and starts breathing while they sleep — often hundreds of times per night — is a growing problem in pregnancy.

Reduction in Severe Perineal Tearing When Two Midwives Are Present During Childbirth

Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have studied whether severe perineal tears

Entire Oat Genome Mapped

After many years, a research team led by Lund University in Sweden has sequenced and characterized the entire genome of oats.

What Happens When Plants Have Stress Reactions to Touch

A 30-year-old genetic mystery has been solved. It has previously been established that touch can trigger stress reactions in plants.

Epigenetic Markers Predict Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

A new study by researchers at Lund University supports the notion that patients with type 2 diabetes patient should be divided into subgroups and given individualised treatment.

Ostriches Can Adapt to Heat or Cold – but Not Both

The ostrich is genetically wired to adapt to rising or falling temperatures.

Earth’s Magnetic Poles Not Likely to Flip: Study

The emergence of a mysterious area in the South Atlantic where the geomagnetic field strength is decreasing rapidly, has led to speculation that Earth is heading towards a magnetic polarity reversal.

Soundwalk Imagines the Climate Future

The year is 2072, and the worst storm in two hundred years is about to hit Scania, in the south of Sweden.

UW-Developed, Cloud-Based Astrodynamics Platform to Discover and Track Asteroids

A novel algorithm developed by University of Washington researchers to discover asteroids in the solar system has proved its mettle.

eDNA a Useful Tool for Early Detection of Invasive Green Crab

European green crabs feast on shellfish, destroy marsh habitats by burrowing in the mud and obliterate valuable seagrass beds.

Unexpected Findings Detailed in New Portrait of HIV

Using powerful tools and techniques developed in the field of structural biology, researchers at the University of Washington and Scripps Research have discovered new details about the human immunodeficiency virus, HIV.

A New Upper Limit on the Mass of Neutrinos

An international research team, including scientists from the University of Washington, has established a new upper limit on the mass of the neutrino, the lightest known subatomic particle.

Farms Following Soil-Friendly Practices Grow Healthier Food, Study Suggests

Everyone knows eating fruits and vegetables is good for your health.

Antibiotic Used on Food Crops Affects Bumblebee Behavior

Scientists at the University of Washington and Emory University report that an antibiotic sprayed on orchard crops to combat bacterial diseases slows the cognition of bumblebees and reduces their foraging efficiency.

Pioneering Study Identifies Global Dynamics of Antibiotic Resistance

Scientists have used ideas from artificial intelligence to identify patterns of antibiotic resistance around the world.

New Study Maps Financial Ownership of More Than $1 Trillion of the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Projected ‘Stranded Asset’ Losses Due to Low-Carbon Transition

Driven by technological, societal and political change, renewable energy technologies are progressively replacing fossil fuels.

'Fuel of Evolution' More Abundant Than Previously Thought in Wild Animals

The raw material for evolution is much more abundant in wild animals than we previously believed, according to new research from the Australian National University (ANU).