Muscle machine: How water controls the speed of muscle contraction
The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, according to a University of
Engineers’ probe could help advance treatment for spinal cord disease, injury
Implantable technologies have significantly improved our ability to study and even modulate the activity of neurons in the brain, but
Living near oil and gas activity linked to poor mental health during preconception
As the oil and gas industry continues its rapid expansion throughout North America, a growing body of research has linked
A stealth fungus has decimated North American bats but scientists may be a step closer to treating white-nose syndrome
An invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats with deadly consequences is a stealthy invader that uses multiple
Ultrasound technology can be used to boost mindfulness, study finds
One of the intriguing abilities of the human mind is daydreaming, where the mind wanders off into spontaneous thoughts, fantasies
‘A history of contact’: Geneticists are rewriting the narrative of Neanderthals and other ancient humans
Ever since the first Neanderthal bones were discovered in 1856, people have wondered about these ancient hominins. How are they
Respiratory bacteria ‘turn off’ immune system to survive
Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified how a common bacterium is able to manipulate the human immune system
Scientific definition of a planet says it must orbit our sun; A new proposal would change that
Planetary scientists are proposing a new definition of a planet to replace one that many researchers view as sun-centric and
Charting an equitable future for DNA and ancient DNA research in Africa
Today, the American Journal of Human Genetics published a perspective piece on the need for an equitable and inclusive future
Forest carbon storage has declined across much of the Western U.S., likely due to drought and fire
Forests have been embraced as a natural climate solution, due to their ability to soak up carbon dioxide from the