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Researchers delved into how turtle shells served as symbolic musical instruments for indigenous cultures in the southeastern US.

New research has mapped and analyzed the incidence of primate electrocutions in Diani, Kenya to identify hotspot areas that should be prioritized to reduce the risk of electric shock. The study could ..

Teens who took a supplemental drivers' ed program — including tours of emergency rooms, ICUs and a morgue — showed more awareness of the consequences of risky driving and of how they can avoid ..

The brains of professional beatboxers and guitarists respond to music differently when compared to each other and non-musicians.

Stingless bees position hovering guards in an organized manner at nest entrance to detect and intercept intruders rapidly.

New research shows there's promise in specific immune system peptides — amino acid compounds that signal cells how to function. In this case, they may be affecting brain activity and, by extensi..

Rattlesnakes and other venomous reptiles may bite more people during rainy years than in seasons wracked by drought, a new study shows.

For people with severe peanut allergies, eating even miniscule amounts of the legume can trigger anaphylaxis — a life-threatening condition characterized by dizziness, breathing difficulties and, so..

Researchers have discovered that the activation of brain cells called microglia likely contributes to the memory loss and other cognitive impairments suffered by many patients with systemic lupus eryt..

Using tiny micromotors to diagnose and treat disease in the human body could soon be a reality. But keeping these devices intact as they travel through the body remains a hurdle. Now scientists report..