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Environment

That Fresh-Cut Grass Smell? It’s a Plant’s Distress Call

A new study reveals how the familiar “green” smell of cut grass is part of a long evolutionary battle between plants and insects.

Environment

Airborne Clues: New Testing Method Spots Hidden Viruses In Poultry Markets

Analysing genetic samples from the environment in live poultry markets can reveal more viruses than directly swabbing birds.
Health

How The Brain Shuts Down Motivation In Difficult Situations

Scientists have uncovered a neural “brake” that stops us from acting when tasks feel unpleasant.
Health

This Norovirus Breakthrough Could Accelerate Vaccine Development

Japanese researchers have developed a reverse genetics system that enables the generation and study of infectious noroviruses without the use of cultured cells.
Environment

How Fukushima’s Abandoned Pigs Reshaped Wild Boar Genetics

A natural experiment after the 2011 Fukushima disaster shows how maternal pig lineages sped up wild boar evolution, while causing pig genes to disappear faster.
Health

Scientists Uncover The Hidden Mechanism That Lets Sperm Swim

A protein scaffold inside centrioles stabilises the base of the sperm tail, revealing why defects in this structure can lead to male infertility.
General

Gut Bacteria Linked To Migraine Severity In Children

Researchers found supporting gut health could become part of a more holistic, child-friendly approach to migraine care.
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Champions Of Science

This International Women’s Day, we are highlighting some powerful women researchers who are redefining their fields.
Health

A Brain Atlas To Guide Parkinson’s Disease Models

This two-tier atlas helps scientists distinguish authentic dopamine neurons from off-target cells in Parkinson’s disease models.
General

Rewiring Sweetness: How The Brain Learns To Taste Better

Researchers reveal that taste sensitivity is a trainable skill, with potential applications in treating age-related appetite loss and taste disorders.
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