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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.

Studying Learner Engagement During The Covid-19 Pandemic

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Luxury Shoppers Opting for High-End Experiences Over Goods

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

Nanograins Make For A Seismic Shift

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

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

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.

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.

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 –

Modern Humans Generate More Brain Neurons Than Neandertals

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

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

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

Covid-19 Genetic Risk Variant Protects Against HIV

A Covid-19 risk variant inherited from Neandertals reduces a person’s risk of contracting HIV by 27 percent

Modern Humans Developed a More Effective Protection Against Oxidative Stress

Neanderthal variant of the protein glutathione reductase increases risk for inflammatory bowel disease and vascular disease

Curious Children, Less Curious Apes

Children choose a “mystery box” more often than apes, but after a glimpse of a larger reward from the uncertain option, great apes show more curiosity

Chimpanzees Can Navigate Virtual Environments

In search of virtual fruit, chimpanzees used landscape features for better orientation