A new key to unlocking the mysteries of physics? Quantum turbulence
The recent discovery of the Higgs boson has confirmed theories about the origin of mass and, with it, offered the potential to explain other scientific … Read more
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Birthplace of the domesticated chili pepper identified in Mexico
Central-east Mexico gave birth to the domesticated chili pepper — now the world’s most widely grown spice crop — reports an international team of researchers, … Read more
Air Pollution Over Asia Makes Pacific Storms More Intense
In the first study of its kind, scientists have compared air pollution rates from 1850 to 2000 and found that anthropogenic (man-made) particles from Asia … Read more
Stressful environments genetically affect African American boys
Stressful upbringings can leave imprints on the genes of children as young as age 9, according to a study led by Princeton University and Pennsylvania … Read more
Genetic predisposition to liking speed cuts risk of schizophrenia, ADHD
Genetic variants associated with enjoying the effects of d-amphetamine—the active ingredient in Adderall—are also associated with a reduced risk for developing schizophrenia and attention deficit … Read more
Permafrost thawing could accelerate global warming
A team of researchers lead by Florida State University have found new evidence that permafrost thawing is releasing large quantities of greenhouse gases into the … Read more
Self-Healing Engineered Muscle Grown in the Laboratory
Biomedical engineers have grown living skeletal muscle that looks a lot like the real thing. It contracts powerfully and rapidly, integrates into mice quickly, and … Read more
Favorable climate change facilitated rise of Mongol Empire
Although many studies have associated the demise of complex societies with deteriorating climate, few have investigated the connection between an ameliorating environment, surplus resources, energy … Read more
Computer maps 21 distinct emotional expressions — even ‘happily disgusted’
Researchers at The Ohio State University have found a way for computers to recognize 21 distinct facial expressions—even expressions for complex or seemingly contradictory emotions … Read more
Booster makes immune system far more effective in fighting pneumonia, meningitis
Researchers at the University of Leicester have produced an artificial version of a naturally occurring protein, properdin, which has been found to successfully combat bacterial … Read more
Crude oil causes developmental abnormalities in large marine fish
Study shows Deepwater Horizon oil disrupts heart development in tunas Crude oil from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster causes severe defects in the developing hearts … Read more
