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Phys.org / DNA confirms modern Bo people are descendants of ancient Hanging Coffin culture
In a recent study, researcher Dr. Hui Zhou and his colleagues conducted a genetic analysis of the genomes of individuals associated with the ancient Hanging Coffin tradition in Southeast and Southern Asia. In addition, they ...
Phys.org / New 'remarkably tame' tinamou species discovered in Amazon mountains may already be at risk of extinction
The Amazon rainforest has yielded yet another new species, according to a recent study published in Zootaxa. Discovered in the mountains of the Serra do Divisor National Park (SDNP) in Brazil, this ground-dwelling bird has ...
Phys.org / New construction material absorbs CO₂ and sets quickly for sustainable building
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have created a new carbon-negative building material that could transform sustainable construction. The breakthrough, published in the high-impact journal Matter, details ...
Medical Xpress / Study maps how psilocybin reshapes brain circuits linked to depression
An international collaboration led by Cornell researchers used a combination of psilocybin and the rabies virus to map how—and where—the psychedelic compound rewires the connections in the brain.
Phys.org / Study finds virus 'socializing' influences effectiveness of antiviral drugs
Interactions among viruses can help them succeed inside their hosts or impart vulnerabilities that make them easier to treat. Scientists are learning the ways viruses mingle inside the cells they infect, as well as the consequences ...
Phys.org / Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain—and the consequences could be global
If you ever find yourself on Macquarie Island—a narrow, wind-lashed ridge halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica—the first thing you'll notice is the wildlife. Elephant seals sprawl across dark beaches. King penguins ...
Phys.org / Saturday Citations: Cancer therapy breakthrough; Sumatran tigers thrive; frogs eat what, now?
This week, JPL scientists reported that glaciers speed up and slow down at predictable intervals. CERN's ATLAS experiment detected evidence for the decay of a Higgs boson into a muon-antimuon pair. And researchers discovered ...
Phys.org / New approach narrows uncertainty in future warming and remaining carbon budget for 2°C
How much the planet warms with each ton of carbon dioxide remains one of the most important questions in climate science, but there is uncertainty in predicting it. This uncertainty hinders governments, businesses and communities ...
Phys.org / Gene editing creates compact goldenberry plants suitable for large-scale farming
Goldenberries taste like a cross between pineapple and mango, pack the nutritional punch of a superfood, and are increasingly popular in U.S. grocery stores. But the plants that produce these bright yellow-orange fruits grow ...
Phys.org / Ghostwriters, polo shirts, and the fall of a landmark pesticide study
A flagship study that declared the weedkiller Roundup posed no serious health risks has been retracted with little fanfare, ending a 25-year saga that exposed how corporate interests can distort scientific research and influence ...
Phys.org / Climate change threatens Europe's remaining peatlands, study shows
Only 7% of Europe's original area of peatlands remain. What's more: their climate boundaries are shifting. An international study led by Wageningen University as part of the WaterLANDS project analyzed the current distribution ...
Phys.org / People swear on social media more with acquaintances than with friends—analysis can help detect fake profiles
Americans use the f-word more frequently on social media than Australians or Britons, but Australians are more creative in its use. The f-word is rarely used in social networks of fewer than 15 people, and people tend to ...
