Smartphones, online learning, generative AI: The way we read has changed more in the last decade than in the previous century. So what do we actually know about what reading does for the mind? In his new book, Falk Huettig, ...
Education
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After nearly four decades of research, Mayo Clinic scientists have revealed the molecular structure of protein kinase C beta (PKCĪ²), a key protein linked to cancer and neurological diseases. The findings, published in Nature ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jun 23, 2026
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause acute and chronic infections. Responsible for many hospital-acquired infections, it is also a major concern for people with cystic fibrosis, whose lungs are ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 23, 2026
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The black soldier fly converts organic waste into biomass. The cricket brings crunchy protein to the dinner plate. The mealworm can break down plastic.
Ecology
Jun 23, 2026
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Conventional wisdom says the best predictions are the ones that minimize mistakes, but new research suggests that is not necessarily how people see it. A study published in Management Science has found that when people make ...
Social Sciences
Jun 23, 2026
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In recent years, political polarization has received considerable attention, not least as an explanation for developments in the United States.
Political science
Jun 23, 2026
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A new study reveals the dynamics of photosynthesis at the cellular level. Led by co-authors Professor Barry Bruce and Associate Professor Rajan Lamichhane, both of the Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 23, 2026
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In many fish species, water temperature determines the sex of the fry. This biological mechanism threatens to wipe out entire populations because of a shortage of females in the face of global warming. However, an international ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 23, 2026
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A new study has uncovered a fundamental link between brain size and offspring size, helping to solve a long-standing evolutionary puzzle: Why do birds lay such disproportionately large eggs?
Evolution
Jun 23, 2026
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When major infrastructure projects are built in rural areas, wildlife is often displaced and moved out of the way. This is called mitigation translocation, and it is a globally recognized method for moving animals. However, ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 23, 2026
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