Primate study offers clues to evolution of speech
Study suggests primates can't speak because they lack the brain mechanisms needed to control and coordinate vocal production: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
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Why do women get more migraines?
Estrogen and other sex hormones may be responsible for the higher prevalence of migraine in women: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences [...]
Scientists propose a new lead for Alzheimer’s research
Abnormalities seen in inherited Alzheimer's disease could result from problems in how neurons handle iron, suggests a new theory: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
New scholarly focus needed to help solve global food crisis
Researchers propose new framework for studying the global food system, covering: agricultural ecology, equity, culture and health: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
Wearable devices: Useful medical insights or just more data?
A new review looks at devices used by everyday people and athletes to track physical and psychological health, and to achieve certain performance levels: Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Algal partner responds to climate-change stresses more strongly than coral host
The surprise discovery has implications for monitoring and protecting coral reefs threatened by bleaching: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
New invention safely transports unknown, deep-dwelling fishes to the ocean’s surface
Scientific divers and biologists engineer a portable chamber to study new reef species living 60-150 m under the ocean surface: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
10 years of UK climate change action: problems, progress and essential next steps
Martin Siegert looks back at action on climate change and offers ways forward to a low-carbon future [...]
Smell receptor linked to prostate cancer progression
Blocking the olfactory receptor with drugs or scents might be a new prostate cancer treatment, say Duke researchers: Frontiers in Oncology [...]
Earth mini-moons: Potential for exciting scientific and commercial opportunities
Detection of small asteroids temporarily captured in Earth's orbit will increase our knowledge of asteroids and allow testing of space-faring technology: Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Science [...]
AI World Cup: Infant-trained simulated robots win ‘RoboCup’
Simulated robots trained on infant walking paths won more football (soccer) games than those trained on less varied geometric paths: Frontiers in Neurorobotics [...]
Virtual reality could help doctors spot child abuse
The VR environment allowed doctors to interact with virtual, avatar patients in the same way as they would in a 'real' consultation: Frontiers in Robotics and AI [...]
Excessive daydreaming linked to obsessive-compulsive symptoms
The link provides first steps toward treatment guidelines for excessive, or “maladaptive," daydreaming: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Invaluable to the medical industry, the horseshoe crab is under threat
Horseshoe crab blood is invaluable for drug and safety testing, but this commercial demand threatens these 'living fossils': Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Scientists design material that can store energy like an eagle’s grip
The new materials could be used in energy-efficient gripping tools, and re-configurable shape-on-demand materials: Frontiers in Materials [...]
Training compassion ‘muscle’ may boost brain’s resilience to others’ suffering
As little as two weeks of compassion meditation training may reduce the distress a person feels when witnessing another’s suffering: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Footwear habits influence child and adolescent motor skill development
Regular physical activity without shoes may improve children's and adolescents' balancing and jumping skills: Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]
Feeling young could mean your brain is aging more slowly
The first study to link subjective age to biological age shows elderly people who feel younger have less signs of brain aging: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience [...]
Vessel tracking exposes the dark side of trading at sea
Exchanging catches at sea, in unregulated waters, enables illegal activities like drug smuggling and human trafficking: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Saliva test could improve diabetes control and treatment
Proteins in saliva can identify type 1 diabetes in children, helping to predict and prevent complications associated with the disease: Frontiers in Physiology. [...]
Seeing yourself as Einstein may change the way you think
A virtual reality simulation of having Albert Einstein's body reduces age stereotypes and can enhance cognitive performance: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Aggression at work can lead to ‘vicious circle’ of misconduct
Frequently being the target of workplace aggression not only affects the victim's health but can also cause them to behave badly towards others: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Online information on vaccines and autism not always reliable
Up to 24% of websites analysed in different countries found to have a negative stance on vaccines: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Breakthrough in construction of computers for mimicking human brain
A computer built to mimic the brain’s neural networks produces similar results to that of the best brain-simulation supercomputer software currently used for neural-signaling research, finds a new study published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Neuroscience. [...]
Researchers chart a new way to look at concussion
A new causal-loop diagram shows how specific variables and processes interact to influence concussion recovery: Frontiers in Neurology [...]
Genetic diversity helps protect against disease
The finding that a fungal parasite can quickly adapt to a population of genetically identical cyanobacteria helps explain why diversity in populations may be valuable for their preservation: Frontiers in Mirobiology [...]
Effects of munitions in the seas only partially known
New review identifies significant knowledge gaps on the environmental impact of old ammunition on marine ecosystems: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
First-ever video surveys of the Great Amazonian Reef System highlight urgent need for protection
The newly discovered Amazonian Reef is much larger, deeper and more diverse than originally thought - and potentially threatened by oil exploration: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Social media images of culture can predict economic trends in cities
Images of exhibitions, festivals and other cultural events on Flickr can predict the economic rise of certain neighborhoods in London and New York City: Frontiers in Physics [...]
Lion conservation research can be bolstered by input from a wide-range of professionals
Lion conservation research should go beyond human-lion conflict to include ecology, economics, sociology and the humanities: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Swabbing cesarean-born babies with vaginal fluids potentially unsafe and unnecessary
Microbiome differences in cesarean and vaginally born babies are most likely due to antibiotics given to mothers delivering by C-section: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Social ties could preserve memory, slow brain aging
Research suggests that merely having a larger social network can positively influence the aging brain: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience [...]
Frequent football ‘headers’ do more harm than occasional head impact accidents
The study is the first to compare the cognitive effects of ball heading and unintentional head impacts in soccer players: Frontiers in Neurology [...]
New agility tests can discriminate between football players at different performance levels
The tests could be more accurate than conventional measurements like sprinting and jumping ability: Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Sports teams playing for survival in critical games are more likely to lose
The first study using data from real games shows teams are more likely to lose when losing means elimination: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Football coaches: an untapped resource in assessing and developing player psychology
Researchers give practical tips to help football coaches reliably assess player characteristics important for performance: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Traditional knowledge sheds light on changing East Greenland climate and polar bear hunt
The study is the first in nearly 20 years to document traditional knowledge on polar bear catches and ecology: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Mass vaccinations will not prevent Ebola virus outbreaks
As the necessary vaccination rate for herd immunity is not yet possible, Ebola control depends on surveillance and isolation of cases: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Changing students’ attitudes to mathematics improves test scores
Stanford study shows that a free, online course can change students' mindsets about their math abilities and increase academic achievement: Frontiers in Education [...]
Virtual avatar-to-avatar interviews may improve eyewitness testimony
Interviews in virtual reality may increase the accuracy and amount of recalled information: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Cocoa CRISPR: Gene editing shows promise for improving the ‘chocolate tree’
The powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 could help breed cacao trees with desirable traits such as enhanced resistance to diseases: Frontiers in Plant Sciences [...]
Revolutionizing the detection of cognitive impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis
An iPad-based system allows quick identification of cognitive impairment in MS patients in routine clinical practice, with minimal resource requirements or burden on staff time: Frontiers in Neurology [...]
Should ethics or human intuition drive the moral judgments of driverless cars?
People may not be happy with ethical decisions made by their self-driving cars: Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]
Comments on social networks reinforce socialization during adolescence
While cybergossiping can lead to risky behavior like cyberbullying, it also serves a valuable socializing function for teenagers: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Risk factors involved in the early onset and severity of childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is linked to a family history of obesity, cardiovascular and metabolic disease: Frontiers in Endocrinology [...]
The macabre world of mind-controlling parasites
The gruesome new field of neuro-parasitology could provide insights into the neurological basis for behavior and decision-making: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Maternal binge drinking linked to mood problems and alcohol abuse in offspring
Binge drinking during pregnancy and lactation may make offspring more vulnerable to mood disturbances and alcohol abuse as adolescents: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Raw fruit and vegetables provide better mental health outcomes
Study finds raw fruit and vegetables are better than cooked, canned and processed - and names the top 10 raw foods: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Researchers use ‘environmental DNA’ to identify killer whales
A groundbreaking new non-invasive technique may help scientists locate rare whale species in the ocean: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Class clowns: Playful boys viewed more negatively than playful girls
Gender differences in how teachers perceive playful children can have damaging effects on playful boys: Frontiers in Psychology [...]