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Ecosystem reconstruction of the Late Jurassic Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry

Late Jurassic predators likely fed often on baby dinosaurs

This novel food web is the first study of its kind to use trophic analysis to examine Morrison Formation ecological interactions.

Arafed woman sitting on a couch in a dark room

Why do some people doubt their abilities more than others

Two groups are prone to two distinct types of underconfidence.

Rock art panels

12,000-year-old rock art in Arabia reveals traces of a lost civilization

The art acted as ancient ‘road signs’ to water sources.

People training on treadmill in gym

Exercise induces unique nerve changes on each side of the heart

The research could guide more targeted and effective care for common heart problems.

Drawing of Earth with cutaway showing the mantle and inner and outer core

How Earth was able to crystallize millions of years ago?

Scientists reveal hidden chemistry of Earth’s core.

The genesis story biblical creation of heaven

Scientists Recreate a Step That May Have Sparked Life

Cracking the mystery of life’s first proteins.

late Maastrichtian

Were dinosaurs doomed and already on their way out before the asteroid hit?

It’s been a subject of debate for more than 30 years.

osteosarcoma

What drives aggressive bone cancer?

Study reveals a novel mechanism driving osteosarcoma.

An older adult surfing the web.

Cybercrime and its devastating effects on older adults

Black or multi-ethnic men who report poor health are at greater risk of victimization.

A girl with a dreamy view leans to a wall in a cafe

Parent’s suicide age linked to higher offspring suicide risk

The findings support the idea of a dynamic process of grief.

Blue and Green Network Lines

AI predicts how atoms arrange themselves in crystal structures

AI learns language of atom arrangements in solids!

reading newspaper.

The influence of fake news and conspiracy theories

Mistrust is associated with conspiracy thinking and vaccine hesitancy.

Older couple riding their bikes

Five minutes of exercise a day can help to lower blood pressure

Exercise can be as simple as stair-climbing and uphill walking.

data packets flowing seamlessly

UCL engineers set new world record in wireless transmission

This promises faster and more reliable wireless communications.

Single PAG inhibitory neuron.

How threat sensitivity dial controls brain’s ‘escape switch’

Researchers reveal neurons that regulate sensitivity to threat.

Researchers map how the brain transforms sensation into action.

Researchers reveal how brain transforms sensation into action

Brain-wide decision-making dynamics discovered.

Global climate change will increase diarrhoea hospitalisation

Understanding the impact of diarrheal disease in Dhaka

Temperature increases of 1.5 °C to 2 °C could increase hospitalizations by 4.5% to 7.4% in Dhaka.

Mother Mererid and baby Mabli, who took part in the study.

New technology can measure neural activity in babies’ brains

Wearable brain imaging device shines a light on how babies respond in real-world situations.

From left to right: before (August 2023) and after (September 2023) photos of the mountain peak and glacier, taken from the fjord.

A landslide in Greenland caused Earth to vibrate for nine days

A landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a mega-tsunami.

Image showing HighResolution Microscopic View of Colorful Bacteria in a Vibrant Environment Showcasing Detailed Cellular Structures and Microbial Diversity for Scientific and Educational Use

Natural probiotics found in UK newborns’ gut microbiomes

Researchers have found a type of bacteria in UK newborns that helps digest breast milk and protects their gut from harmful pathogens.

Woman wearing face mask feeling sick

Pain: Dominant symptom in long Covid

The other most common symptoms were neuropsychological issues.

Scientist captures images of human oligodendrocytes in a dish.

Exploring the impact of oligodendrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease

Targeting oligodendrocytes could help reduce amyloid beta production.

The experiment is at about a 10000th of a degree above absolute zero in a special refrigerator ; Dr Autti (right).

World’s coldest quantum detectors to search for most sensitive dark matter

One of the greatest mysteries of science could be one step closer to being solved.

3D imaging of a ground control mouse kideny (left) and a spaceflight mouse kidney (right).

A roundtrip to Mars could damage astronauts’ kidneys permanently

The structure and function of the kidneys are altered by space flight.

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Women have better mental agility while on their period

Women make fewer mistakes and have better mental agility while on their period.

Embryo inside mother ultrasound image

Womb pressure impact on facial development explored

Embryos are sensitive to pressure.

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