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Discoveries Ant baits can drastically change colony behavior before ants die

UC Riverside researchers found ant baits can make Argentine ants roam or cluster before they die.

Discoveries Ultra-thin polymer coating boosts condensation heat transfer up to 5.5 times Joseph Shavit

Health Why do we get sleepy? New study reveals brain cells that help drive sleep Rebecca Shavit

Health Study of 90,000 spinal neurons links a small cell group to walking speed Rebecca Shavit

Health The skull may be an active part of the brain’s immune defense Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Long-term air pollution exposure linked to Parkinson’s disease risk Rebecca Shavit

Innovations Scientists redesign the camera lens using graphene and artificial muscles Shy Cohen

Green Impact Scientists find a way to boost plant growth without sacrificing immunity Rebecca Shavit

Green Impact Climate shifts sparked rare bursts of bird evolution Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries Playing alone does not necessarily mean feeling lonely, gaming study finds Rebecca Shavit

Health MIT study finds brain circuits may work like reusable building blocks for thought Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Ozone layer recovery comes with an unexpected climate consequence Joseph Shavit

Health Parkinson’s drug helps restore pleasure and motivation in depression patients Joshua Shavit

Health Lifestyle choices can outweigh genetic risk for type 2 diabetes Joseph Shavit

Health Tiny extracellular vesicles delivered through the nose found to improve memory in Alzheimer’s study Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Scientists turn carbon dioxide into fully recyclable high-performance plastics Rebecca Shavit

Health Treasure-hunt game offers a new window into perception across the autism spectrum Joseph Shavit