How attention orchestrates groups of nerve cells to enrich the brain’s symphony
A new study on rhesus monkeys shows how our brain processes complex signals.
Short chromosome tips linked to lower physical function in the elderly
Elderly people with short telomeres — the 'caps' at the ends of each chromosome — are more likely to have difficulty performing daily activities such as carrying groceries, climbing stairs..
Mysterious ‘lunar swirls’ point to moon’s volcanic, magnetic past
The mystery behind lunar swirls, one of the solar system's most beautiful optical anomalies, may finally be solved. The solution hints at the dynamism of the moon's ancient past as a place w..
Single-dose drug can shorten flu symptoms by about a day, studies suggest
A single dose of a new influenza drug can significantly shorten the duration of the illness in teens and adults, according to a new study.
Surprising antibacterial activity and selectivity of hydrophilic phosphonium polymers
Artificial polymers, like antibiotic peptides, need both hydrophobic and hydrophilic domains in their molecular structure to exert antibacterial activity. Now, researchers have synthesized a phosphoni..
Impact of habitat fragmentation on migrant birds
Experts have shed new light on the impact of habitat fragmentation on migrant birds.
Heart MRT improves diagnosis of cardiac involvement in lupus
Systemic inflammatory diseases, such as lupus, often cause cardiac damage that goes undetected. Medical researchers have now able to show that cardiac damage can be diagnosed in a patient-friendly way..
Experiment obtains entanglement of six light waves with a single laser
A new record set by Brazilian researchers can help make quantum computing feasible.
No ‘changing room moment’ for men as they age
Men, unlike women, do not suffer from the 'changing room moment' when they suddenly realize they are too old for certain types of clothes, according to new research.
Could AI robots develop prejudice on their own?
Showing prejudice towards others does not require a high level of cognitive ability and could easily be exhibited by artificially intelligent machines, new research has suggested.