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Tissue Model Reveals Key Players In Liver Regeneration

By tracing the steps of liver regrowth, MIT engineers hope to harness the liver’s regenerative abilities to help treat chronic disease.

Q&A: Neil Thompson On Computing Power And Innovation

Rapid increases in the speed and power of microchips have fueled innovation in many industries, but the future trajectory of that incredible progress may be in jeopardy.

New Type Of Solar Cell Is Being Tested In Space

Physics researchers at Lund University in Sweden recently succeeded in constructing small solar radiation-collecting antennas – nanowires – using three different materials that are a better match for the solar spectrum compared with today’s silicon solar cells.

What You Do In Your Garden To Help Pollinators Works

Have you made adjustments to your garden to make it more welcoming for pollinators?

Study unexpectedly finds only 7 health symptoms directly related to ‘long COVID’

MU researchers have made a significant discovery related to 'long COVID' symptoms.

University of Missouri: 'South Africa offers a prime example of inequality and the potential struggles that migrants undergo'

A recent study conducted by the University of Missouri revealed that Black South Africans who relocated to find employment experienced improved emotional well-being and reduced risk of depression.

Complications In Pregnancy Linked To Increased Risk Of Heart Disease

Certain complications during pregnancy bring an increased risk of heart disease later on.

Size Of Insects Are Shaped By Temperature And Predators

The size of dragonflies and damselflies varies around the globe. These insects are generally larger in temperate areas than in the tropics

Urban Birds Prefer Native Trees

Small passerine birds, such as blue and great tits, avoid breeding in urban areas where there are many non-native trees

Researchers from MIT, Harvard, Clemson use machine learning to predict magnetic structure of crystalline materials

A team of researchers at MIT, Harvard University and Clemson University has been using machine learning to predict the magnetic structure of crystalline materials.

AI Could Improve Mental Health Care

Patients are often asked to rate their feelings using a rating scale, when talking to psychologists or doctors about their mental health.

New Insights Into Foetal Development May Protect Against Leukaemia

During the foetal stage, a number of so-called cell programs run that are vital to the development of the foetus.

Earlier Take-Off Could Lead To Fewer Bumblebees And Less Pollination

With the arrival of spring, bumblebee queens take their first wing beat of the season and set out to find new nesting sites

Metabolic Health Plays Role In Obesity-Related Cancers

For up to 40 years, nearly 800,000 people from Sweden, Norway and Austria have been tracked based on how their BMI and metabolic health – that is, their blood pressure, blood glucose levels and blood fats - affect the risk of suffering from obesity-related cancers.

Genes Decide The Willow Warbler’s Migration Routes

Since antiquity, humans have been fascinated by birds’ intercontinental migratory journeys.

Wildlife Crossings Potentially Save Millions in Washington State

The state of Washington has 22 wildlife crossings, the majority of which are on I-90 like this overcrossing. Image courtesy of WSDOT.

New Way Found to Turn #7 Plastic into Valuable Products

The WSU research team, including postdoctoral researcher Yu-Chung Chang, used PLA plastic waste to create a high-quality resin for 3D printing.

MIT: Silent synapses ‘lets the brain create new memories without overwriting the important memories stored in mature synapses’

A new study published in the journal Nature is shedding light on how the adult brain is able to form new memories and absorb new information through “silent synapses” or inactive neuronal connections.

The Age of Screen Enlightenment

A collaborative study of a key property of light may help double screen luminescence