New Study Suggests Birding May Help Protect Brain Health in Old Age
Research indicates that birdwatching could contribute to reducing the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in aging adults
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University of Southern Maine’s Osher Map Library Showcases Rare Historical Maps
The Osher Map Library in Portland holds half a million rare maps and atlases, illustrating global views from the 15th century to today
Scientists Identify New Giant Dinosaur in Thailand Weighing 27 Tons
Researchers announce discovery of Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, a massive sauropod dinosaur weighing as much as nine adult Asian elephants
NIH-funded Study Maps First Human Antibodies Neutralizing Measles Virus
Researchers identified and structurally mapped human antibodies that neutralize measles virus, advancing prospects for new treatments amid rising infections
One-Time Cash Payments Reduce Risk of Youth Homelessness, Study Shows
A Johns Hopkins study finds that direct one-time payments averaging $3,700 can help prevent young people from becoming homeless
Space Station Research Explores Pneumonia’s Impact on Heart Health
Scientists use the International Space Station to study how pneumonia bacteria affect heart tissue, aiming to improve treatment for heart complications on Earth and…
MIT Chemists Isolate New Boron-Oxygen Molecule at Room Temperature
MIT researchers have discovered and isolated dioxaborirane, a new boron-oxygen peroxide that forms instantly at room temperature and could advance oxidation chemistry and CO2…
NIH Study Reveals Variation in Pancreatic Islet Cells Linked to Diabetes Risk
Researchers mapped hormone-producing pancreatic islet cells from 299 donors, uncovering key differences that influence diabetes susceptibility
Physicists Develop Method to Detect Dark Matter Signatures in Gravitational Waves
MIT-led researchers created a model predicting dark matter effects on gravitational waves and identified one signal that may carry such an imprint
Los Angeles Zoo Welcomes Five Endangered Baby Primates in Baby Boom
The Los Angeles Zoo recently celebrated the birth of five endangered baby primates, including a gorilla, orangutan, and three chimpanzees, within five months