Amoebae, single-celled organisms common in soil, water and grade-school science classrooms, may play a key role in the survival and spread of deadly plague bacteria. New research shows that plague …read more Source:: Science
Day: January 16, 2018
A ‘touching sight’: How babies’ brains process touch builds foundations for learning
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•A new study provides one of the first looks inside the infant’s brain to show where the sense of touch is processed — not just when a baby feels a …read more Source:: Science
No evidence to support link between violent video games and behavior
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•Researchers have found no evidence to support the theory that video games make players more violent. …read more Source:: Science
A high-salt diet produces dementia in mice
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•A high-salt diet reduces resting blood flow to the brain and causes dementia in mice. …read more Source:: Science
‘Rainbow’ dinosaur had iridescent feathers like a hummingbird
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•Scientists discovered a dinosaur fossil with feathers so well-preserved that they were able to see the feathers’ microscopic color-bearing structures. By comparing the shapes of those feather structures with the …read more Source:: Science