Early Universe ‘Warmed Up’ Later than Previously Believed
A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals that black holes, formed from the first stars in our universe, heated the gas throughout space later … Read more
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4 million-year-old ‘Ardi’ fossil more human than ape, study confirms
One of the most hotly debated issues in current human origins research focuses on how the 4.4 million-year-old African species Ardipithecus ramidus is related to … Read more
Toward a Molecular Explanation for Schizophrenia
Surprisingly little is known about schizophrenia. It was only recognized as a medical condition in the past few decades, and its exact causes remain unclear. … Read more
Queen bee’s honesty is the best policy for reproduction signals
Queen bees convey honest signals to worker bees about their reproductive status and quality, according to an international team of researchers, who say their findings … Read more
Sending multiple sclerosis up in smoke
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the immune system attacks the nervous system. The result can be a wide range of debilitating motor, … Read more
Fertility problems? Joining the ‘breakfast club’ can help
A new study by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University reveals that eating a good breakfast can have a positive … Read more
Warning of potential side effects of a product can increase its sales
Drug ads often warn of serious side effects, from nausea and bleeding to blindness, even death. New research suggests that, rather than scaring consumers away, … Read more
Detecting program-tampering in the cloud
For small and midsize organizations, the outsourcing of demanding computational tasks to the cloud — huge banks of computers accessible over the Internet — can … Read more
Meal timing can boost ovulation and improve fertility
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a common disorder that impairs fertility by impacting menstruation, ovulation, hormones, and more, is closely related to insulin levels. Women with … Read more
Israel Study: Cell Phones Could Increase Cancer Risk
Scientists have long been worried about the possible harmful effects of regular cellular phone use, but so far no study has managed to produce clear … Read more
Artificial sweetener a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease
Mannitol, a sugar alcohol produced by fungi, bacteria, and algae, is a common component of sugar-free gum and candy. The sweetener is also used in … Read more
