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Gorgeous paintings of ancient Egyptian goddesses revealed under layers of bird poop
Live Science - 24 May 2022 11:00
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered colorful ceiling frescoes in an ancient Egyptian temple.
A Subtle Genetic Change Gives New Clues About Epilepsy
Neuroscience News - 24 May 2022 00:17
A new study sheds light on the biological mechanism behind some genetic forms of epilepsy.
Monkeypox outbreaks tied to sex at 2 raves in Europe
Live Science - 24 May 2022 00:46
The current outbreaks of the monkeypox virus in Europe and North America might have originated and spread through sex at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
Research Does Not Support the Adage "Boys Will Be Boys"
Neuroscience News - 24 May 2022 23:08
Study reveals there are not that many "girlish girls" or "boyish boys."
New gene identified in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
Science Daily - 24 May 2022 22:36
Researchers have used advanced sequencing technology to better understand the heart disease arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, in which heart muscle tissue is replaced by fat cells. Using explanted human hearts, they found r...
High Social Vulnerability Predicts Worse Long-Term Outcomes After Traumatic Injury
Neuroscience News - 24 May 2022 22:27
People living in areas with higher social vulnerabilities are more likely to face worse mental and physical outcomes following a traumatic injury.
Lidocaine Infusions Help Relieve Pain in Unresponsive Chronic Migraine
Neuroscience News - 24 May 2022 22:12
An infusion of the local anesthetic Lidocaine may provide relief to patients with chronic migraines that do not respond to other medications.
What is an abortion?
Live Science - 24 May 2022 22:03
An abortion is the early termination of a pregnancy, which can happen spontaneously, as in the case of a miscarriage, or by medical or surgical means.
Rhythmical Deep Sleep
Neuroscience News - 24 May 2022 21:53
Researchers investigate the influence anesthesia has on brain functions.
Type 2 Diabetes Accelerates Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline
Neuroscience News - 24 May 2022 21:36
Brain aging is accelerated by up to 26% in those with progressive type 2 diabetes.
Expect another above-average hurricane season in 2022, NOAA predicts
Live Science - 24 May 2022 20:57
NOAA has announced that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be more active than average for the seventh year in a row.
While the Fetal Clock Develops, Mom's Behavior Tells the Time
Neuroscience News - 24 May 2022 20:38
Maternal biological rhythms support the development of the fetal suprachiasmatic nuclei.
Dopamine's Role in Identifying Emotions
Neuroscience News - 24 May 2022 20:14
The level of dopamine in the brain may have an impact on emotional recognition in those with Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia, a new study reports.
Medication Doesn't Help Kids With ADHD Learn
Neuroscience News - 24 May 2022 19:48
Study reports medications for ADHD have little detectable impact on how much a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder learns in the classroom. However, the medications helped children retain attention, impro...
Neptune: The farthest planet from our sun
Live Science - 24 May 2022 19:36
Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun in our solar system and home to blistering winds and diamond rain.
Scientists use quantum computers to simulate quantum materials
Phys.org - 24 May 2022 19:34
Quantum computers promise to revolutionize science by enabling computations that were once thought impossible. But for quantum computers to become an everyday reality, there is a long way to go with many challenging test...
What are pulsars?
Live Science - 24 May 2022 19:14
Pulsars are the ultradense cores of gigantic stars that emit beams of radio waves in regular pulses, like cosmic lighthouses.
Giant 'dragon of death' with 30-foot wingspan unearthed in Argentina
Live Science - 24 May 2022 18:52
Scientists recently discovered fossils in Argentina that belong to Thanatosdrakon. The specimens are the largest pterosaurs ever found in South America.
Researchers shed light on genetic mechanisms of Wilms tumor
Science Daily - 24 May 2022 18:48
New research provides insights into some of the genetic characteristics resulting in the development of relapse in patients with Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma), the most common type of pediatric cancer of the kidney. The s...
How eating eggs can boost heart health
Science Daily - 24 May 2022 18:48
Researchers have shown how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood.
Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease
Science Daily - 24 May 2022 18:45
Young children who grow up with a dog or in a large family may have some protection later in life from a common inflammatory bowel disease known as Crohn's disease, according to a new study.
Breakthrough in quantum universal gate sets: A high-fidelity iToffoli gate
Phys.org - 24 May 2022 18:30
High-fidelity quantum logic gates applied to quantum bits (qubits) are the basic building blocks of programmable quantum circuits. Researchers at the Advanced Quantum Testbed (AQT) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laborator...