Archaeologists working in Egypt’s New Valley have uncovered a limestone pyramid-shaped tomb containing an unusual combination of ancient Egyptian religious imagery and a 19-line Greek funerary poem. A Roman-era pyramid…
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Mold and heat closed Pittsburgh-area schools – an expert explains the risks to kids
For many southwestern Pennsylvania students, this school year has already included days away from the classroom because of the buildings themselves. Mold has closed schools in at least four districts,…
Detroit and Flint teens are struggling with their mental health – and worried adults around them feel ‘helpless’
Teens in southeast Michigan go to school carrying with them far more than backpacks, books and water bottles. Many are shouldering economic hardship, exposure to adversity and discrimination, family responsibilities,…
Viewpoint: 4 very real AI doomsday scenarios
An engineered pandemic, a nuclear war, a planet paved over with paper clip factories: AI researchers have floated plenty of ways the technology could end humanity. Now the debate over…
Cell Membrane Lipid Governs Retinal Light Sensitivity
Summary: Using cryogenic electron microscopy and synthetic model membranes, researchers have mapped how the membrane phospholipid PIP2 binds to cyclic nucleotide-gated (CNG) ion channels in retinal rod cells. Even at…
Can Humor Treat Depression? – Neuroscience News
Summary: A comprehensive review of clinical psychology and neuroimaging research shows that while humor can build resilience and protect against depressive relapse, it often does more harm than good during…
Meet the newest living cat species, the first described in 100 years
Genetic testing of two tiny tiger cats from Bolivia revealed a new species, adding a new branch to the feline family tree.
Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their bloodstream, a condition called dyslipidemia. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic…
Dave Daversa | Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis infections proliferate during amphibian terrestrial dormancy – Functional Ecologists
In this ‘Behind the Paper blog post, author Dave Daversa discusses his recently published article “Fungal Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) infections proliferate during amphibian terrestrial dormancy“. Dave shares how he and…
Germany’s largest Hadrianic coin hoard unearthed near Wesseling
Archaeologists in Germany have uncovered an extraordinary hoard of 934 Roman silver coins near Wesseling, making it the largest coin hoard dating to the reign of Emperor Hadrian ever discovered…
