A distinctive feature of modern humans is our round (globular) skulls and brains. On December 13, in the journal Current
Category: Health
MON 810 and NK603 GM Maize: No effects detected on rat health or metabolism
For six months, rats were fed a diet containing either GM maize (MON 810 or NK603) or non-GM maize, in
Computer chip vulnerabilities discovered by WSU researchers
A Washington State University research team has uncovered significant and previously unknown vulnerabilities in high-performance computer chips that could lead
Large restaurant portions a global problem, study finds
A new multi-country study finds that large, high-calorie portion sizes in fast food and full service restaurants is not a
Physical activity in the evening does not cause sleep problems
Even among sleep researchers, it is a widely held belief that sleep quality can be improved by avoiding exercise in
Do Diabetics Really Need to Fast for Blood Tests?
Fasting before a cholesterol blood test is just a nuisance for most people, but for those with diabetes, it can
Johns Hopkins researchers find the cause of and cure for brain injury associated with gut condition
Using a mouse model of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) — a potentially fatal condition that causes a premature infant’s gut to
Neuroscientists uncover sensory switches controlling infanticide and parental behavior
Many species of mammals have evolved what appear to be paradoxical behaviours towards their young. Like humans, most exhibit nurturing,
Indian ocean may be more disruptive to tropical climate than previously believed
The Indian Ocean played a far greater role in driving climate change during the last ice age than previously believed
Maria’s far-reaching effects on Puerto Rico’s watersheds and forests
Find related stories on NSF’s Critical Zone Observatories Sites. Find related stories on NSF’s Long-Term Ecological Research Sites. With fierce
