Why are some people’s mosquito bites itchier than others’? New study hints at answer
A previously unrecognized type of immune cell may be responsible for the itchy feeling brought on by bug bites and other allergic reactions.
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Vikings in Norway were much more likely to die violent deaths than those in Denmark
Viking Age skeletons in Norway were much more likely to bear signs of lethal violence than those in Denmark, possibly because society in Norway was less stratified and centralized.
Scientists uncover brain circuit that balances eating for necessity and eating for pleasure
Researchers have uncovered new insights into how the brain controls eating behavior, which could have significant implications for tackling obesity. Their study, published in Nature Metabolism, shows that certain neurons in the brains of mice can either promote eating due…
Microplastics discovered in human brains for the first time: What it means for our health
Plastic is in our clothes, cars, mobile phones, water bottles and food containers. But recent research adds to growing concerns about the impact of tiny plastic fragments on our health. A study from the United States has, for the first…
Humans are the exception: New research reveals surprising brain size trends across mammals
A recent study has upended a long-held assumption in biology: the idea that brain size increases proportionally with body size across all animals. While this relationship has been widely accepted for over a century, new research published in Nature Ecology…
Most, but not all, dogs play fetch, while cats do so more often than thought
Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners. Credit: Mikel M. Delgado/CC-BY 4.0 Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their…
I home-automated my garage door, finally, with a ratgdo
Enlarge / A ratgdo, version 2.53i. (credit: Ratcloud LLC) I live in suburbia, which means I’ve got a garage (or a carhole, if you’re not so fancy). It’s a detached garage, so part of my nightly routine when I check…
DOJ subpoenas Nvidia in deepening AI antitrust probe, report says
Enlarge (credit: BING-JHEN HONG | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) The Department of Justice is reportedly deepening its probe into Nvidia. Officials have moved on from merely questioning competitors to subpoenaing Nvidia and other tech companies for evidence that…
Massive helium reservoir in Minnesota could solve US shortage
A helium reservoir with the highest concentrations ever seen could hold enough of the gas to address critical shortages in the U.S. affecting tech, medicine and space exploration.
Over 40% of pet cats play fetch — but scientists aren’t quite sure why
About 40% of cats play fetch with their owners, but it’s not clear why.
