Neuroscientists discovered the mechanism underlying the oscillator circuit that controls the rhythmic extension and retraction of whiskers in mice.
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Discovery and naming of Africa’s oldest known dinosaur
An international team of paleontologists has discovered and named a new, early dinosaur. The skeleton -- incredibly, mostly intact -- was found over the course of two digs, in 2017 and 2019.
Using nanopores to detect epigenetic changes faster
Changes known as epigenetic modifications play an important role in cancer development, among other things. Being able to analyze them quickly and reliably could, for example, contribute significantly to the further development of personalized therapy. A research team has now succeeded in characterizing the chemical changes in proteins that are...
Diamonds and rust at Earth’s core-mantle boundary
Scientists discover that a potential 'diamond factory' may have existed at Earth's core-mantle boundary for billions of years.
Living in Timber Cities Could Avoid Emissions – Without Using Farmland for Wood Production
Housing a growing population in homes made out of wood instead of conventional steel and concrete could avoid more than 100 billion tons of emissions of the greenhouse gas CO2 until 2100, a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research shows.
PetTrack lets owners know exactly where their dog is
PetTrack uses a combination of sensors to give the accurate, real-time indoor location of an animal.
Beyond neurons: How cells called astrocytes contribute to brain disorders
Star-shaped cells called astrocytes may bear the brunt of the responsibility for exacerbating the symptoms of some neurodevelopmental disorders. Scientists have now identified a molecule produced by astrocytes that interferes with normal neuron development in Rett, fragile X and Down syndromes. Blocking the molecule reduces the signs of disease in...
Wildlife hunting motivations vary across Africa and Europe
Wildlife hunting motivations and resulting ecological consequences vary depending on the socio-economic context across Africa and Europe, according to a new study. Despite these shifts, the intensity of hunting varies less than commonly expected across this North-South context.
Study Will Sharpen Understanding of Precipitation’s Influence on Aerosols in the Atmosphere
A new $620,000, three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Energy will enable a University of Kansas atmospheric scientist to research how aerosols, clouds and precipitation interact over ocean waters, with the goal of producing more accurate Earth System Models.
As the Climate Crisis Intensifies, Lakes Across the Arctic Are Vanishing
The Arctic is no stranger to loss. As the region warms nearly four times faster than the rest of the world, glaciers collapse, wildlife suffers and habitats continue to disappear at a record pace.