A new IU study shows that rats exhibit much stronger episodic memory than previously believed, remembering up to 30 events in context. This finding has implications for research on human diseases affecting memory, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
A new website developed at Duke University, iCheck, lets visitors evaluate claims about congressional voting records more critically. The site integrates data from multiple sources and allows users to explore how claims hold up under different parameters.
A new study found that children with disabilities are more likely to respond aggressively when bullied, leading to negative mental health outcomes. Teaching proper bully-response skills is crucial to prevent such aggressive behavior and improve psychosocial outcomes for these students.
A new large-scale analysis found that logged forests in Central Africa may contain nearly twice as much deadwood as unlogged forests, and up to 3.8 times more than previous estimates. This underestimation has broad implications for regional forestry practices and global carbon emissions.
GuidaBot is developing a robotic system that enables doctors to perform biopsies while the patient remains within an MRI machine, allowing for faster and more precise procedures. The company has received a $225,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support ongoing research and testing of prototype systems.
A study led by Georgia State University found that incorporating laughter into a physical activity program can improve the mental health, aerobic endurance, and confidence of older adults. The LaughActive program, which includes playful simulated laughter exercises, also increases motivation to participate in exercise.
Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine and grapes, has been shown to reduce inflammation induced by bacterial pathogens that cause respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD. The study identified a novel mechanism by which resveratrol suppresses inflammation by upregulating a negative regulator called MyD88 short.
A PolyU study reveals that running in minimalist shoes can significantly increase leg and foot muscle volume. The experimental group showed a 7.05% increase in extrinsic foot muscles and an 8.8% increase in intrinsic foot muscles compared to the control group.
A University of Tsukuba-led research group has identified Pax6 as the protein regulator of retinal regeneration in newts. This discovery could lead to a new treatment approach for retinal problems, enabling the regeneration of damaged retinas.
Research in Japanese lakes reveals an increase in lead contamination since 1900, contradicting the global trend of declining lead emissions. The study suggests that industrialization in East Asia is a significant source of trans-boundary lead pollution affecting Japan.
A new low-cost, nontoxic way to generate power has been demonstrated by combining concentrating solar power with segmented thermoelectric legs. The technology achieved an efficiency of 7.4% and is expected to be useful for isolated areas or small clusters of homes/businesses.