Neuroprosthesis gives rats the ability to ‘touch’ infrared light
Researchers have given rats the ability to “touch” infrared light, normally invisible to them, by fitting them with an infrared detector wired to microscopic electrodes … Read more
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Dogs spot the dog
Dogs pick out faces of other dogs, irrespective of breeds, among human and other domestic and wild animal faces and can group them into a … Read more
Love of harmony is not nature but nurture
Our love of music and appreciation of musical harmony is learnt and not based on natural ability – a new study by University of Melbourne … Read more
Explosive breakthrough in molecular recognition
Ever wonder how sometimes people still get through security with explosives on their person? Research done in the University of Alberta’s Department of Chemical and … Read more
Doubt cast on value of vegetable fats for heart health
A new analysis of data missing from a study that ended more than 40 years ago casts doubt on current dietary advice about vegetable fats … Read more
Lovers’ hearts beat in sync, UC Davis study says
When modern-day crooner Trey Songz sings, “Cause girl, my heart beats for you,” in his romantic ballad, “Flatline,” his lyrics could be telling a tale … Read more
Wide Field Imager snaps cosmic gecko
This part of the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer) is one of the richest star fields in the whole sky — the Large Sagittarius Star … Read more
Unconscious processing improves decision-making
When faced with a difficult decision, it is often suggested to “sleep on it” or take a break from thinking about the decision in order … Read more
Study in mice yields Angelman advance
In a new study in mice, a scientific collaboration centered at Brown University lays out in unprecedented detail a neurological signaling breakdown in Angelman syndrome, … Read more
Computerized ‘Rosetta Stone’ reconstructs ancient languages
University of British Columbia and Berkeley researchers have used a sophisticated new computer system to quickly reconstruct protolanguages – the rudimentary ancient tongues from which … Read more
Few pregnant women treated for sexually transmitted infections
Many pregnant women with sexually transmitted infections aren’t getting the treatment they need when they visit emergency rooms, according to a new Michigan State University … Read more
