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How Runners Stay Upright on Uneven Terrain

If you go running over a trail in the woods or a grassy field, there are countless bumps and dips in the terrain, each with the potential to trip you up.

Study Probes Connection Between Excessive Screen Media Activity and Mental Health Problems in Youth

Smartphones, tablets, gaming systems, and other screen devices have become a major temptation for people of all ages, but a new study is focusing on the possible connection between excessive screen media activity and mental health problems in youth.

MIT Engineers Devise A Recipe For Improving Any Autonomous Robotic System

A new general-purpose optimizer can speed up the design of walking robots, self-driving vehicles, and other autonomous systems.

Researchers Release Open-Source Photorealistic Simulator For Autonomous Driving

MIT scientists unveil the first open-source simulation engine capable of constructing realistic environments for deployable training and testing of autonomous vehicles.

Down With MS

Focusing on the ups and downs of multiple sclerosis, Weizmann Institute researchers discover a major player in its remission

Plant Research Reaches a New High

Weizmann scientists revealed the step-by-step production of cannabinoids in a South African plant, pointing to new ways of manufacturing them for medical use

Decades-Old Mystery of Red Blood Cell Production Finally Solved

Identifying the cells producing the hormone EPO may lead to the development of new therapies for treating anemia resulting from kidney disease and other conditions

The Age of Screen Enlightenment

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

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.

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.

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.

Genes Decide The Willow Warbler’s Migration Routes

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Complications In Pregnancy Linked To Increased Risk Of Heart Disease

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