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This newly discovered brain cell helps you remember objects
Discovery of these cells reshapes our understanding of how memory work.

Exotic electron crystal uncovered in graphene
A new class of quantum states observed in a custom-engineered graphene structure.

Can mealworms be the solution to our microplastic problem?
Mealworms are Nature’s scavengers and decomposers.

New tool tells how much microplastic you are drinking in minutes
It can detect plastic particles ranging from 50 nanometres to 10 microns in size.

Proteins and fats enhance insulin, enabling personalized diets
Proteomic markers predict personalized insulin response to nutrients.

Boosting mental health support among men
Future research and practice directions in men's mental health peer support.

The specialized hunting techniques of killer whales
Subpopulation of transient killer whales hunt sea lions, seals and whale calves off the coast of California.

A feast cooked up revealed singlet oxygen indoors for the first time
Scientists cooked pancakes, Brussels sprouts, and stir fry to detect an oxidant indoors.

The impact of microplastics on the Galápagos Islands Food Web
And excretion rate may determine whether or not these microplastics also bioaccumulate across trophic levels.

Benefits of virtual rehab for stroke recovery
Exploring telerehabilitation for better leg recovery after stroke.

Cannabis reduces the craving for street-level drugs
The use of Cannabis can manage unregulated drug users.

Source rocks of the first real continents uncovered
A missing link in the enigmatic story of how the continents developed.

Major childhood allergies have the same genesis; study
The study is one of the first to examine four distinct school-aged pediatric allergies at once.

Wood dust-based filter removes up to 99.9% of microplastics from water
The filter traps virtually all microplastic particles present in water.

Sustainable PET waste utilization for enhancing sand-bentonite clay liners
UBCO researchers explore alternative plastic bottle applications.

Cutting breakfast carbs can help people with type 2 diabetes to manage their diabetes
Low-carb start to the day can help control blood sugars.

Poor eating habits in college can lead to long-term health problems
Obesity-related eating behaviors a major public health concern.

Special blood vessels in whale brains may protect them from damage
Why whales don’t get brain damage when they swim?

Study maps how the brain changes during depression treatment
The study maps the impact of a depression treatment called rTMS on the brain.

16 Years study to Challenge Einstein theory with extreme stars
Researchers from ten countries put Einstein's theory to the most rigorous tests yet.

Material reveals some intriguing clues about superconductivity
A material reveals clues about superconductivity.

Most-detailed radio image of Andromeda galaxy to date
‘Disk of the galaxy’ is identified as a region where new stars are born.

Three liquid phases discovered in aerosol particles
It could better explain how air pollutants interact with the atmosphere.

The effects of climate change on the delicate food webs of the neotropics
Extreme rainfall events cause top-heavy aquatic food webs.

There are almost 6 billion earth-like planets present in our galaxy
For centuries, humans have wondered whether Earth is unique in the universe or if there is any planet like Earth. The planets considered Earth-like are...

Turning metals into insulators using a new quantum switch
This exciting result extend understanding of how electrical conduction works.

Strong family and school connections help prevent substance use among trans youth
According to a new study, supportive families and school connections play a vital role in preventing transgender youth from smoking cigarettes and using marijuana. Transgender...

Scientists revisit the cold case of cold fusion
Scientists from the University of British Columbia in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Maryland, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,...