A mother’s diet can protect her grandchildren’s brains: genetic model study
Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, a Monash University study using genetic models has found.
Most people can’t identify deadly rip current – UC expert
A new study has found that two-thirds of people who could spot a rip current in photographs could not pick one out in real life.
Are you breaking your body clock?
Researchers are using mathematical models to better understand the effects of disruptions like daylight savings time, working night shifts, jet lag or even late-night phone scrolling on the body’s circadian rhythms.
Three Johns Hopkins master’s degree programs among top online programs in the country
Johns Hopkins graduate programs in engineering and nursing were ranked among the top online master's programs in the country, according to new rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.
Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 32nd edition (13-29 October...
Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the most well-known and loved literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 32nd edition from 13- 29 October, bringing together the best of local, regional, and international literary talent.
Metabolic mutations help bacteria resist drug treatment
Each year, at least 2.8 million people in the United States develop an antibiotic-resistant infection, and more than 35,000 people die from such infections, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Wearable, 3D printed tech could become physio tool
A flexible, 3D-printed device that could help physiotherapy patients exercise more effectively is being refined and tested at the University of Canterbury.
Zebra finches choose nest materials based on past experience, new research shows
When building a nest, previous experience raising chicks will influence the choices birds make, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists.
New Global Centre in Clean Energy to be led by the University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is to be the UK lead for a new £6.2m Global Centre in Clean Energy.
Fruit bats are the only bats that can’t use echolocation. Now we’re closer to...
Echolocation evolved multiple times in bats over millions of year. Yet the earliest bat ancestors probably didn't have this skill — or if they did, it was likely very primitive.
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