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Pre-Historic Wallacea - a Melting Pot of Human Genetic Ancestries

To shed light on the archipelago’s settlement history, researchers sequenced and analyzed sixteen ancient genomes

The Brains of Neanderthals Developed Differently from Those of Modern Humans

Brain stem cells of modern humans make fewer mistakes in the distribution of their chromosomes to the daughter cells

Modern Humans Generate More Brain Neurons Than Neandertals

Due to the change of a single amino acid, brain evolution has proceeded differently

Forensic Researchers Call for Proactive Efforts to Address Racism

Forensic researchers are calling for the research community to be more proactive about addressing systemic racism in the sciences – currently and historically –

Study Finds Reduced Microbial Diversity in Guts of Wild Bears That Eat Human Food

A recent study suggests that eating human food has a pronounced effect on the microbiome of black bears.

Pioneering Research Forecasts Climate Change Set to Send Costs of Flooding Soaring

Climate change could result in the financial toll of flooding rising by more than a quarter in the United States by 2050 – and disadvantaged communities will bear the biggest brunt, according to new research.

Using Superconductors to Move People, Cargo and Energy Through One Combined System

New Concept Would Offer Economic, Environmental Benefits for Next-Generation Transit, Energy Transmission and Storage

Nanograins Make For A Seismic Shift

A new study finds curious properties of tiny crystals hold clues to earthquake formation.

Luxury Shoppers Opting for High-End Experiences Over Goods

UH Study Suggests Consumers Want an 'Escape' in Post-Pandemic World

Getting Quantum Dots To Stop Blinking

New approach solves a persistent problem of intermittency that has hindered use of the tiny light emitters for biological imaging or quantum photonics.

When Does the Gender Gap Start in the Computer Science Field?

New UH Study Shows Third Grade Girls to be Optimistic About Computer Coding

A Stealthy Way To Combat Tumors

MIT biologists show that helper immune cells disguised as cancer cells can help rejuvenate T cells that attack tumors.

How Ultracold, Superdense Atoms Become Invisible

A new study confirms that as atoms are chilled and squeezed to extremes, their ability to scatter light is suppressed.

Studying Learner Engagement During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Researchers analyze and compare pre- and post-pandemic data for introductory biology MOOC 7.00x.

New Material Could Be Two Superconductors In One

Work has potential applications in quantum computing, and introduces new way to plumb the secrets of superconductivity.

People’s Long-Term Pain After Knee Surgery Is Reduced, New Treatment Has Shown

With one in five people experiencing ongoing pain long after knee replacement surgery, new research, led by the University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and published in The Lancet Rheumatology

This Light-Powered Catalyst Mimics Photosynthesis

The new molecule can improve the yield of reactions for generating pharmaceuticals and other useful compounds.

A Key Brain Region Responds To Faces Similarly In Infants And Adults

Study suggests this area of the visual cortex emerges much earlier in development than previously thought.

For Stem Cells, Bigger Doesn’t Mean Better

MIT biologists show that enlargement of blood stem cells restricts their ability to generate new blood cells during aging.