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Nearly a decade after the nuclear accident in Fukushima, Japan, researchers have found that wildlife populations are abundant in areas void of human life.

Scientists have demonstrated a “photo-thermal” umbrella that can double evaporation rates, thus reducing the environmental impact of wastewater settling ponds.

Children who undergo whole exome sequencing may not be getting the thorough DNA analysis expected, according to a new study.

A treatment involving electrical nerve stimulation helped women with fibromyalgia in a recent clinical trial.

A machine learning method has identified highly elusive amino acid sequences involved in protein interactions.

A new study has uncovered how memory and abnormal brain activity are linked in patients with epilepsy who often report problems with memory, which could help to improve treatments.

Researchers from King’s College London have shown that the brains of young adult Romanian adoptees who were institutionalised as children are around 8.6% smaller than the brains of English adoptees who have not suffered this form of deprivation.

Field trials in Oregon and Arizona show that poplar trees, which emit trace amounts of the gas isoprene, can be genetically modified not to harm air quality while leaving their growth potential unchanged.

Children with autism have trouble entering the deep-sleep phase, which is the most critical aspect of achieving a restful and rejuvenating sleep experience, according to a new study.

Two new papers provide insights into a set of traits often characterized by a lack of empathy and sensitivity to others’ emotions.