Zebra stripes? Leopard print? Neither were in vogue among the earliest mammals during the Age of Dinosaurs.
Early mammals and their close relatives probably sported dark, drab coats from snout to tail, researchers report in the March…
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This protein could play a key role in treating Parkinson’s, new study finds
Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurodegenerative condition in the world, affecting over 10 million people globally. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, and currently, there is no cure. But…
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Spinning Electrons Just Solved a Decades-Old Semiconductor Mystery
A major breakthrough in organic semiconductors has been achieved, potentially transforming display technology and even future computing. By designing a material that forces electrons to spiral, researchers have developed a chiral semiconductor…
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Here’s what your waist size says about your future brain health
When was the last time you measured your waist-to-hip ratio? If you’re like most of us, probably never. But here’s a compelling reason to start.
A new study, published in Nutrition, Obesity and Exercise, suggests that this simple measurement may…
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Dozens of 3-toed dinosaurs leave their mark in Australia
A University of Queensland researcher has confirmed a boulder at a regional school contains one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur footprints per square metre ever documented in Australia.
Dr Anthony Romilio from UQ’s Dinosaur Lab has…
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New name for one of the world’s rarest rhinoceroses
A new study revealed significant differences in the appearance and behaviour of the two one-horned Asiatic rhinoceros species, challenging long-standing classifications and supporting a re-evaluation of their status.
The study, led by zoologist…
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Breakthrough nano-spring technology boosts battery durability and energy density
A research team led by Professor Kyu-Young Park from the Institute of Ferrous & Eco Materials Technology, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, POSTECH conducted joint research with Samsung SDI, Northwestern University, and Chung-Ang…
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Why it’s good to be nostalgic: Study suggests you may have more close friends
Do you have lots of close friends — and work hard to keep it that way? If you’ve answered “yes,” you are probably nostalgic.
People who are prone to nostalgia have more close friends and put more effort into maintaining their friendships and…
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Violent supernovae ‘triggered at least two Earth extinctions’
At least two mass extinction events in Earth’s history were likely caused by the “devastating” effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests.
Researchers at Keele University say these super-powerful blasts — caused by the death of…
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Nature relieves physical pain: pain-related signals in the brain are reduced
In a new study, an international team of neuroscientists led by the University of Vienna has shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using…
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