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Genetic study shows human influence in northward spread of European wall lizards

A study of the mitochondrial DNA of the common wall lizard shows that their spread from Italy into southeastern Europe was probably aided by human influence.

New JWST Data Reveal More Details of Exoplanet WASP-39b's Atmosphere

A 'mystery molecule' seen in the initial spectrum has been identified as sulfur dioxide produced by photochemical reactions in the planet’s atmosphere

The Future of Space Food: Using Bioengineered Yeast to Feed Humans Off-Earth

Take a common form of yeast, a 3D printer, and some clever science, and what do you have?

New Carbon Nanotube-Based Foam Promises Superior Protection Against Concussions

Developed by University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers, a lightweight, ultra-shock-absorbing foam could vastly improve helmets designed to protect people from strong blows.

UW Researchers Working To Improve And Simplify Models For How PFAS Flows Through The Ground

As a growing number of communities are forced to confront PFAS contamination in their groundwater, a key hurdle in addressing this harmful group of chemicals lies in unraveling how they move through a region of the environment called the unsaturated zone — a jumble of soil, rock and water sandwiched between the ground’s surface and the water table below.

New Approach Could Push Limits of Immunotherapy for Difficult-To-Treat Cancers

Cancerous tumors that aren’t candidates for surgery or chemotherapy sometimes respond well to alternatives like immunotherapy, but even cutting-edge cancer treatments that harness the immune system have their limits.

Earth’s Orbit Is More Important In Driving Tropical Pacific Climate Than Previously Thought

For years, the prevailing belief among climate scientists was that Earth’s tilt was the primary factor in determining seasonal climate in the tropical Pacific.

Study Uncovers Widespread And Ongoing Clearcutting Of Swedish Old Forests

Almost one fourth of Sweden’s last unprotected old-growth forest was logged between 2003 and 2019.

Study Reveals How Ancient Fish Colonized the Deep Sea

The deep sea contains more than 90% of the water in our oceans, but only about a third of all fish species. Scientists have long thought the explanation for this was intuitive

Q&A: UW Researchers Find Privacy Risks With 3D Tours On Real Estate Websites

Virtual 3D tours on real estate websites, such as Zillow and Redfin, allow viewers to explore homes without leaving the comfort of their couch.

More US Adults Carrying Loaded Handguns Daily, Study Finds

The number of U.S. adult handgun owners carrying a loaded handgun on their person doubled from 2015 to 2019, according to new research led by the University of Washington.

Weizmann Institute Scientists Reveal How Viruses Outwit Cellular Immune Systems

We’re used to thinking of the immune system as a separate entity, almost a distinct organ, but the truth is much more complicated. Breakthroughs in recent years

Going To The ‘Femoral Head’ Of The Class To Explain Dinosaur Evolution

Dinosaurs — and birds — wouldn’t have been able to stand on their own two feet without some radical changes to their upper thigh bones. Now, a new study by Yale paleontologists charts the evolutionary course of these leggy alterations.

COVID’s Economic Fallout Increased Risks For Poor Mental Health

In UCLA study, Californians reported struggles with employment, finances and child care during pandemic

Artificial Neural Networks Learn Better When They Spend Time Not Learning at All

Depending on age, humans need 7 to 13 hours of sleep per 24 hours. During this time, a lot happens: Heart rate, breathing and metabolism ebb and flow; hormone levels adjust; the body relaxes. Not so much in the brain.