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Top Science News
April 19, 2019
History of the Crusades, Told by Crusaders’ DNA
Fossils Found in Museum Drawer: Huge Carnivore
Gene Therapy Restores Immunity in Infants
Functions in Pig’s Brain Restored Hours …
Apr. 17, 2019 — A small clinical trial has shown that gene therapy can safely correct the immune systems of infants newly diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening … read more
Latest Top Headlines
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Apr. 15, 2019 — The face you see in the mirror is the result of millions of years of evolution and reflects the most distinctive features that we use to identify and recognize each other, molded by our need to eat, breath, see, … read more
Health News
April 19, 2019
Scientists Print 3D Heart With Patient’s Cells
Eelectrostimulation Can Improve Working Memory
Crucial ‘Electrical Switch’ in Brain
Smiling Really Can Make People Happier
Apr. 11, 2019 — Scientists have revealed the structure of a critical receptor in the brain associated with learning, memory, behavior and mood. The new research is the first to reveal the structure of AMPA receptors … read more
Latest Health Headlines
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Study Shows Promise in Repairing Damaged Myelin
Apr. 18, 2019 — A new study shows that a synthetic molecule stimulates repair of the protective sheath that covers nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The study demonstrates in mice that a synthetic molecule called sobetirome efficiently repairs damaged myelin without side … read more
Physical/Tech News
April 19, 2019
How to Defend the Earth from Asteroids
Need More Energy Storage? Just Hit ‘Print’
Engineers Tap DNA to Create ‘Lifelike’ Machines
Cassini Reveals Surprises With Titan’s Lakes
Apr. 17, 2019 — The Chelyabinsk meteor caused extensive ground damage and numerous injuries when it exploded on impact with Earth’s atmosphere in 2013; to prevent another such impact, scientists plan to use a simple … read more
Latest Physical/Tech Headlines
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Better Method to Recycle and Renew Used Cathodes from Lithium-Ion Batteries
Apr. 17, 2019 — Researchers have improved their recycling process that regenerates degraded cathodes from spent lithium-ion batteries. The new process is safer and uses less energy than their previous method in restoring cathodes to their original capacity and cycle … read more
Environment News
April 19, 2019
Climate: Giant Tortoises Migrate Unpredictably
Bumblebee Species Under Threat of Extinction
Blame Ocean Circulation for 2018 Red Tide?
Urine Salts: Timing of Neolithic Revolution
Apr. 18, 2019 — Researchers use GPS to track the timing and patterns of giant tortoise migration over multiple years. The tortoises often take the same migration routes over many years in order to find optimal food … read more
Latest Environment Headlines
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Apr. 17, 2019 — Palaeobiologists have uncovered new evidence that suggests that horses’ legs have adapted over time to be optimized for endurance travel, rather … read more
Society/Education News
April 19, 2019
Flying Cars in Sustainable Mobility
Associating Colors With Vowels? Most Do!
One in Five Deaths Associated With Poor Diet
Climate: Rainfall Changes for Key Crops
Apr. 9, 2019 — A new study of the environmental sustainability impacts of flying cars, formally known as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, or VTOLs, finds that they wouldn’t be suitable for a … read more
Latest Society/Education Headlines
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Lack of Awareness of Inequality Means We Penalize Those Who Have Least Money
Apr. 12, 2019 — People can automatically assume that someone who gives less money to charity is less generous, according to new research. The assumption was made in the study when people had no knowledge of how much someone had donated as a percentage of their overall … read more