Drone tech uncovers 1,000-year-old native american farms in michigan
With its cold climate, short growing season, and dense forests, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is known as a challenging place for…
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Whales blow bubble rings—And they might be talking to us
A team of scientists from the SETI Institute and the University of California at Davis documented, for the first time,…
The Hidden DNA Repair System That Could Transform Cancer Treatment
When DNA breaks inside the cell, it can spell disaster, especially if the damage occurs in areas of the genome…
Why your diet might be making you sad—Especially if you’re a man
Following a low calorie diet is linked to a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, finds research published in the open…
This “robot bird” flies at 45 mph through forests—With no GPS or light
Unlike birds, which navigate unknown environments with remarkable speed and agility, drones typically rely on external guidance or pre-mapped routes….
Clinical trial finds diabetes pill reduces liver scarring
The sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drug dapagliflozin, widely used to treat type 2 diabetes, also shows improvements for…
Largest-ever map of the universe reveals 10x more early galaxies than expected
In the name of open science, the multinational scientific collaboration COSMOS on Thursday released the data behind the largest map…
Scientists built a transistor that could leave silicon in the dust
Hailed as one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century, transistors are integral components of modern electronics that amplify…
Extreme weather is wiping out amphibians—Here’s where it’s worst
The fire salamander native to Europe is one of many species that depend on sufficient moisture. Credit: Daniel Rosengren/Frankfurt Zoological…
Scientists find immune molecule that supercharges plant growth
Within the animal kingdom, a naturally produced molecule known as itaconate serves a prominent role in the immune system as…