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Fat on the outside of chocolate may be key for its mouthfeel, suggesting that fat content could be reduced in the centre without compromising the sensation

Since the introduction of the first ruby laser--a solid-state laser that uses the synthetic ruby crystal as its laser medium--in 1960, the use of lasers has expanded significantly in scientific, medical and industrial fi...

A new study has revealed that certain sea stars rival polar bears as the most prolific predators in coastal Arctic ecosystems.

A black hole almost 900 million light years away consumes part of an orbiting star every time it gets too close

The remains of a "princely" tomb, possibly from a Hunnic warrior, have been found during motorway construction in Romania.

Study confirms the role the corpus callosum plays in language lateralization.

Using cryoEM technology, researchers have decoded the detailed structures of an entire family of opioid receptors bound to their naturally occurring peptides. This new structural framework should help in the development ...

Researchers develop a novel tool that allows for the study of the communication of microbes in the gastrointestinal tract and the brain.

In northern communities, seasonal snow plays a central role in day-to-day activities.

Those in negative moods may be better able to spot inconsistencies in the things they read. The findings shed light on how mood affects language processing.

A new study seeks to better understand how cannabis use alters the oral microbiome and how this may have an impact on neurodegenerative disorders.

Study of fruit flies reveals genetic mutations are common in the testes of both young and old males, but the mutations are more abundant in older insects. Many of the mutations are removed in the younger flies during spe...

Better management of negative emotions in older adults may help to limit neurodegeneration.

Raman random fiber lasers (RRFL) have attractive features, such as their simple structure, excellent wavelength-tunability and high optical-optical conversion efficiency. They show great potential for long-distance fiber...

Epigenetics can drive aging in an organism, independently of alterations in the genetic code itself. The breakdown of epigenetic information results in aging in mice, yet restoring the integrity of the epigenome reverses...

These days, we don't have to wait long until the next breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) impresses everyone with capabilities that previously belonged only in science fiction. In 2022, AI art generation tools s...

A birefringence based light modulator that works in the wavelength region of < 350 nm plays a vital role in DUV beam shaping, high density data storage, semiconductor micro-nano processing and photolithography. Actually,...

Researchers used neuroimaging technology to show the creation and elimination of synapses between neurons in the brains of living mice. The findings provide insight into what happens when memories are created and forgott...

Invertebrate monitoring data from 1990 to 2018 show that protected areas in Britain are losing species at the same rate as unprotected areas

Cutting calories and exercise alone are not enough to help shift excess weight, a new study reports. Researchers report your gut bacteria and the amount of specific proteins your body produces affects your ability to los...

New research led by a team of scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) has outlined a way to achieve more accurate measurements of microscopic objects using quantum computers--a step that could prove useful...

From perfecting a pull-up to easing back pain, here's what experts say about the benefits of a strong core.