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Excessive Brain Fluid Can Lead To Risky Surgery. New Research Seeks To Change That

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.

Perception Of Musical Pitch Varies Across Cultures

How people interpret musical notes depends on the types of music they have listened to, researchers find.

Study Shows Pest Attack-Order Changes Plant Defenses

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.

Untrained Beer Drinkers Can Taste Different Barley Genotypes

When it comes to craft beer, the flavor doesn’t have to be all in the hops.

Parents’ Weight Status Plays A Key Role In Whether Or Not Their Children Become Overweight And Obese

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.

Undergraduates Explore Practical Applications Of Artificial Intelligence

SuperUROP scholars apply deep learning to improve accuracy of climate models, profitably match computers in the cloud with customers, and more.

Bee-Impersonating Flies Show Pollinator Potential

A tiny bee imposter, the syrphid fly, may be a big help to some gardens and farms, new research from Washington State University shows.

University Students Create New Wine for Auction

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.

Cellulose Nanocrystals Insulate Crops Against Frost Damage

A new agricultural innovation from Washington State University may solve an ancient predicament: how to protect crop plants from cold damage at bud break.

Not All Covid-19 Lockdowns Improved Air Quality In World Cities

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.

How Climate Change Is Affecting Cultural Heritage

It is not just the environment and the economy that are threatened by a warmer climate, but also culture and traditions around the word

Pandemic Restrictions Enabled Unique Bird Study

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?

New Findings Could Transform The Treatment Of Brain Injuries And Stroke

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.

The Hours You Sleep Mean More Than You Think

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.

How Disorderly Young Galaxies Grow Up And Mature

Using a supercomputer simulation, a research team at Lund University in Sweden has succeeded in following the development of a galaxy over a span of 13.8 billion years.

Precision Medicine Is An Emerging Approach For Complex Diseases

Newborn babies are already being screened for mutations and genetic tests help families with hereditary breast cancer.

Artificial Light Disrupts Dung Beetles’ Sense Of Direction

For the first time, researchers have been able to prove that city lights limit the ability of nocturnal animals to navigate by natural light in the night sky.

Does Alzheimer’s Disease Start Inside Nerve Cells?

An experimental study from Lund University in Sweden has revealed that the Alzheimer’s protein amyloid-beta accumulates inside nerve cells, and that the misfolded protein may then spread from cell to cell via nerve fibres

These Two Types Of Abuse Are Often Taken Less Seriously

People have a hard time grasping the potential severity of psychological abuse and women's violence against men, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden.

New Study Puts Focus On Early Symptoms Of Huntington’s Disease

Psychiatric and cognitive symptoms emerge at an early stage in Huntington’s disease. However, research so far has mainly focused on movement impairment, a symptom associated with the more advanced stages of the disease.