In a new study, researchers at Lund University and Uppsala University have seen a clear connection between how long a person sleeps and a number of biomarkers linked to cardiometabolic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
It was previously thought that damage to the neural pathways was the sole cause of the motor problems that are typical after a brain injury or stroke.
How do birds avoid collision when flying in dense foliage and other cramped environments with many obstacles? And what does flying in such complex environments entail for the birds?
It is not just the environment and the economy that are threatened by a warmer climate, but also culture and traditions around the word
AIR QUALITY Contrary to what one might expect, air quality did not improve during mild covid-19 lockdowns in all cities. In fact, the emission of harmful gasses from transport has in some places increased, even during stringent covid-19 lockdowns, research from the University of Copenhagen shows.
A new agricultural innovation from Washington State University may solve an ancient predicament: how to protect crop plants from cold damage at bud break.
An exclusive wine created by seniors of the WSU wine science program will be available for purchase at this month’s Auction of Washington Wines Private Barrel Auction for wine traders, April 19 and 20.
A tiny bee imposter, the syrphid fly, may be a big help to some gardens and farms, new research from Washington State University shows.
SuperUROP scholars apply deep learning to improve accuracy of climate models, profitably match computers in the cloud with customers, and more.
WEIGHT In Denmark, more and more people suffer from overweight and obesity. A new study suggests that children with parents with obesity begin to develop overweight and obesity at earlier ages than children with parents with normal-weight. This may result in an increase in serious diseases.
When it comes to craft beer, the flavor doesn’t have to be all in the hops.
The dining time of different insects impacts a plant’s defenses and nutritional quality—a complexity uncovered in new research with implications for pest management strategies.
How people interpret musical notes depends on the types of music they have listened to, researchers find.
BRAIN Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered that fluid does not necessarily enter the brain the way one thought. According to one of the researchers behind the study, the result may lead to fewer major brain operations.
Washington State University researchers have developed a way to assess soil health by measuring the electric current produced by its tiniest microbes.
SPINAL CORD Damage to the spinal cord can be extremely disabling. Now research from the University of Copenhagen shows that the cells of the spinal cord do not behave as expected – a discovery that may prove important in connection with future treatment.
Study finds Earth’s frozen surfaces became less susceptible to thawing, potentially locking in more carbon than expected.
Researchers at Lund University want to use AI methods, population registers, mobile data and novel data sources to develop and evaluate applications that can be used to detect and combat pandemics in the future
In a recent study, a group of geology researchers at Lund University unveiled three newly discovered species of conodonts, a type of jawless ancient fish
In recent years, the circular economy has become a guiding principle in industrial and environmental policies. But how good is it really?