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Astronomers Develop Novel Way To ‘See’ First Stars Through Fog Of Early Universe

A team of astronomers has developed a method that will allow them to ‘see’ through the fog of the early Universe and detect light from the first stars and galaxies.

Study Reveals Why Highly Infectious Cholera Variant Mysteriously Died Out

Scientists say continuous monitoring of the cholera bug genome is key to preventing outbreaks of new variants.

Male Dogs Four Times More Likely To Develop Contagious Cancer On Nose Or Mouth Than Females

Sniffing or licking other dogs’ genitalia – the common site of Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumour – can spread this unusual cancer to the nose and mouth.

What You Eat May Help Shape Your Personality

New research shows distinct bacteria and metabolomes in the gut are associated with personality traits.

Scientists Identify Potential Source Of 'Shock-Darkened' Meteorites, With Implications For Hazardous Asteroid Deflection

University of Arizona planetary scientists identified a potential source of a special kind of meteorite. Its characteristics could explain certain discrepancies in how near-Earth asteroids are classified.

Researchers Create Breakthrough Model For Helping Patients With Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

The Texas A&M team's experimental model represents a critical platform for developing new medicines for military personnel with traumatic brain injuries.

Air Pollution Can Harm Pregnancy By Affecting Gene Expression In The Placenta

Tiny particles in air pollution affect important lipid transport genes in the placenta, showing how exposure may cause conditions like preeclampsia and low birth weight.

Interpreting Earth’s Rhythms

A new dataset created by Texas A&M researchers will help scientists project ecosystem behavior, including seasonal fluxes of water, carbon and energy.

Texas A&M Study Shows Paternal Alcohol Use Increases Frequency Of Fetal Development Issues

Research from the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences found that prenatal exposure to alcohol in males can manifest in the placenta.

Maps Of The Past May Shed Light On Our Climate Future

Maps of climate in the distant past could provide insight into the future as carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere increase.

Life May Have Thrived On Early Mars, Until It Drove Climate Change That Caused Its Demise

Early in its history, the red planet likely would have been habitable to methanogens, microbes that make a living in extreme habitats on Earth, according to a study that simulated the conditions on a young Mars.

Satellite Monitoring of Biodiversity Moves Within Reach

Global biodiversity assessments require the collection of data on changes in plant biodiversity on an ongoing basis. Researchers from the universities of Zurich and Montréal have now shown that plant communities can be reliably monitored using imaging spectroscopy, which in the future will be possible via satellite. This paves the way for near real-time global biodiversity monitoring.

Complex Human Childbirth and Cognitive Abilities a Result of Walking Upright

Childbirth in humans is much more complex and painful than in great apes. It was long believed that this was a result of humans’ larger brains and the narrow dimensions of the mother’s pelvis. Researchers at the University of Zurich have now used 3D simulations to show that childbirth was also a highly complex process in early hominins species that gave birth to relatively small-brained newborns – with important implications for their cognitive development.

The Air Quality In Your Home May Be Worse Than In Your Office Building

Results of a recent study highlight the importance of improving air quality in homes for employees who continue to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Repeated Exposure To Major Disasters Has Long-Term Mental Health Impacts

A Texas A&M study found Houston residents who experienced two or more hazardous events in the past five years had a reduction in mental health scores.

Three Simple Interventions for Cancer Prevention in Older People

A combination of high-dose vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids and a simple home strength exercise program (SHEP) can cumulatively reduce the risk of cancer in healthy adults over the age of 70 by 61 percent, the international DO-HEALTH study led by the University of Zurich has shown. It is the first study to test the combined benefit of three affordable public health interventions for the prevention of invasive cancers. The results could influence the future of cancer prevention in older adults.

Bioenergy Sorghum’s Roots Can Replenish Carbon In Soil

A new Texas A&M AgriLife study shows the annual crop can sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Rapid Delivery: Injected Protein Flips A Switch In The Brain, Disappears

The Texas A&M research has potential implications for treating neurotrauma and spinal cord injuries.

Tracking Trust In Human-Robot Work Interactions

Humans and robots are working closer than ever before. Texas A&M researchers are using brain imaging to investigate how these interactions can impact human trust in robots during manufacturing tasks.

No Signs (Yet) Of Life On Venus

The unusual behaviour of sulphur in Venus’ atmosphere cannot be explained by an ‘aerial’ form of extra-terrestrial life, according to a new study.