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Maternal immune activity during pregnancy influences memory circuitry in offspring, with sex-specific effects extending into midlife. Elevated immune markers like IL-6 and TNF-a in mothers were linked to adverse brain ac...

Chloramine is used as a disinfectant in drinking water systems from the US to Australia. Research now shows it breaks down into a compound that may have negative health impacts

Getting AIs to work together could be a powerful force multiplier for the technology. Now, Microsoft researchers have invented a new language to help their models talk to each other faster and more efficiently. AI agents...

A new study identifies previously hidden brain network patterns in schizophrenia by focusing on nonlinear connectivity, offering potential biomarkers for early diagnosis. Traditional imaging methods often overlook these ...

Two previously unknown Neolithic stone circles have been found in England, and they may have been part of a "sacred arc," an archaeologist says.

The Parkinson's drug entacapone disrupts the gut microbiome by inducing iron deficiency, favoring the growth of potentially harmful bacteria like E. coli. Using advanced molecular techniques, researchers identified that ...

Arthropods belong to an evolutionary branch - the ecdysozoa - that contains about half of all animal species, and the earliest fossil evidence of the group dates back 550 million years

Researchers have uncovered a link between the immune gene regulator STAT1 and hyperactive behaviors in mice, offering new insights into neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD. STAT1, vital for infection respon...

Researchers have mapped how different brain cell types align with functional networks in the human cortex, advancing our understanding of brain organization. Using post-mortem gene expression atlases, the study linked ce...

In the first hearing test of live baleen whales, the animals detected much higher frequency sounds than expected, forcing researchers to reconsider how these mammals respond to predators - and humans

Mapping in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas off Alaska has uncovered a 1,640-foot-tall structure on the seafloor, but scientists say it's too early to determine the nature of the discovery.

Researchers have developed the most detailed 3D computational models of key brain regions, including the hippocampus and sensory cortices, to better understand their roles in memory formation and connectivity. These mode...

A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

Scientists have developed a method to improve the stability and efficiency of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), a technology used in smartphones, TVs, and other electronic displays.

Neanderthals may have used specialized hearths to make tar around 65,000 years ago, a new study finds.

Aftershock II, a new rocket built by students at the University of Southern California, recently broke a number of 20-year-old amateur spaceflight records for altitude, power and speed. It reached more than 470,000 feet ...

Spaghetti strands that are 200 times thinner than a human hair could be woven into bandages to help prevent infections

Niantic, the company behind Pokémon Go, has been scraping users' scans of the world to build a model that will help robots navigate physical space. Some experts are worried about the potential applications.

Imagine going on a run and using your body heat to power your fitness tracker.

Growing wood directly from stem cells could offer an alternative to cutting threatened hardwood trees, but it isn't clear if it has same properties as actual wood

Amazon has dropped an incredible early Black Friday discount on the Adidas Ultraboost Light which features in our best running shoes guide.

A meta-analysis comparing athletes to non-athletes found that athletes consistently outperformed in working memory tasks, with the advantage most notable over sedentary individuals. The study highlighted that sports part...