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How frontotemporal dementia, the syndrome affecting Bruce Willis, changes the brain – research is untangling its genetic causes
Some of the same genetic mutations can lead to FTD, ALS or symptoms of both. antoniokhr/iStock via Getty…
Can clouds of Moon dust combat climate change?
NASA Advanced Concepts Laboratory Aaron Tang, Australian National University A group of US scientists this week proposed an…
Black holes may be the source of mysterious dark energy that makes up most of the universe
black hole. Chris Pearson, The Open University and Dave Clements, Imperial College London Black holes could explain a…
Good or bad? Some ‘invasive species’ can help native ecosystems thrive
A native Woodland Skipper butterfly sips nectar from a non-native Bull’s Thistle flower. Stephanie A. Rivest, Author provided…
Do dogs really descend from wolves?
Elodie-Laure Jimenez, University of Aberdeen Curled up on the sofa, you watch your dog snoozing nearby. Is he…
ChatGPT could be an effective and affordable tutor
Educational software has a long history, but chatbots could help students excel like never before. Fabio Principe /…
Faster-than-reflexes robo-boots boost balance
These boots were made for superhuman balance. Candler Hobbs, Georgia Institute of Techology Lena Ting, Emory University; Gregory…
‘Forever chemicals’ have made their way to farms. For now, levels in your food are low – but there’s no time to waste
Shutterstock Ravi Naidu, University of Newcastle They stop your food from sticking to the pan. They prevent stains…
Insects are vanishing worldwide – now it’s making it harder to grow food
Catherine_P/Shutterstock Stuart Reynolds, University of Bath Over the past 20 years a steady trickle of scientific papers has…
Seismologists can’t predict an impending earthquake, but longer term forecasts and brief warnings after one starts are possible
Seismologists monitor the Earth’s activity, but can’t predict a day, time and place for the next ‘big one.’…