Physicists push new Parkinson’s treatment toward clinical trials
The most effective way to tackle debilitating diseases is to punch them at the start and keep them from growing. Research at Michigan State University, … Read more
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Are plants more intelligent than we assumed?
Like higher organisms, plants appear able to make complex decisions. At least this is what scientists from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ) and … Read more
Pine forest smell helps keep planet cool
Pine forests are especially magical places for atmospheric chemists. Coniferous trees give off pine-scented vapors that form particles, very quickly and seemingly out of nowhere. … Read more
Thyroid cancer cells become less aggressive in outer space
For those who think that space exploration offers no tangible benefits for those of us on earth, a new research discovery involving thyroid cancer may … Read more
At last: Mysterious ocean circles in the Baltic Ocean explained
Are they bomb craters from World War II? Are they landing marks for aliens? Since the first images of the mysterious ocean circles off the … Read more
First Planet Found Around Solar Twin in Star Cluster
Astronomers have used ESO’s HARPS planet hunter in Chile, along with other telescopes around the world, to discover three planets orbiting stars in the cluster … Read more
Europe in for more severe, longer droughts
New research shows that by the end of this century, droughts in Europe will likely be occur more frequently and be more intense due to … Read more
Chimpanzees are rational, not conformists
Chimpanzees are known for their curious nature. They show a rich palette of learning behaviour, both individually and socially. But they are also rather hesitant … Read more
How water dissolves stone, molecule by molecule
Scientists from Rice University and the University of Bremen’s Center for Marine Environmental Sciences (MARUM) in Germany have combined cutting-edge experimental techniques and computer simulations … Read more
Cardiac MRI confirms it: Energy drinks alter heart function
Healthy adults who consumed energy drinks high in caffeine and taurine had significantly increased heart contraction rates one hour later, according to a study presented … Read more
Using moving cars to measure rainfall
Drivers on a rainy day regulate the speed of their windshield wipers according to rain intensity: faster in heavy rain and slower in light rain. … Read more
