Short night-time sleep linked with nearly doubled risk of clogged leg arteries
Sleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% raised likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to...
Humans are altering the diet of Tasmanian devils, which may accelerate their decline
New research shows how human-modified landscapes affect the diets of these marsupial scavengers.
Employees tend to avoid taking breaks despite high levels of stress
Heavy workloads make employees feel a greater need for a break, but new research finds they may actually discourage employees from taking breaks at...
A novel waste removal factor treats brain hemorrhage
Researchers have found a new way to remove waste from the brain after hemorrhage.
Humans bite back by deactivating mosquito sperm
New research makes it likely that proteins responsible for activating mosquito sperm can be shut down, preventing them from swimming to or fertilizing eggs.
How cancer cells repair DNA damage induced by next-generation radiotherapy
A research team has discovered a novel mechanism to process DNA damage induced by a next-generation cancer therapy (heavy ion therapy).
Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete
Scientists have created a new material, dubbed 'StarCrete' which is made from extra-terrestrial dust, potato starch, and a pinch of salt and could be...
Where the HI-Virus sleeps in the brain
The human immunodeficiency virus HIV-1 is able to infect various tissues in humans. Once inside the cells, the virus integrates its genome into the...
Cyprus’s copper deposits created one of the most important trade hubs in the Bronze...
The coveted metal copper and a sheltered location turned the Cypriot village of Hala Sultan Tekke into one of the most important trade hubs...
Cellular waste removal differs according to cell type
'Miniature shredders' are at work in each cell, disassembling and recycling cell components that are defective or no longer required. The exact structure of...
