Vote by Dutch lawmakers threatens major primate research center
In victory for animal rights activists, research on monkeys would end in 2030
A Mars rock analysis tool proved its mettle on a chance find from Arizona
McKenzie Prillaman is a science and health journalist based in Washington, DC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in science …
Why Alzheimer’s attacks the brain’s memory hub first
One of the first parts of the brain affected by Alzheimer’s disease is the entorhinal cortex — a region that plays a big role in memory, spatial navigation, and the …
Rapamycin may extend lifespans by protecting against DNA damage
Illustration of the drug rapamycin (red) blocking a protein called mTOR (blue) Science Photo Library/Alamy The drug rapamycin’s anti-ageing effects could at least partly be due to it preventing DNA …
NSF could be moving down the street
Government sets requirements for new space that sound like nearby patent office campus
This lizard can tolerate extreme levels of lead
Cuban brown anoles have the highest blood lead levels of any vertebrate known — three times that of the previous record holder, the Nile crocodile.
Scientific Writing 13 — Ethical Considerations in Data Science Research: Writing with Integrity
Scientific Writing for Data Science — Part 13/18 Image by AI Table of Contents 1. The Importance of Ethical Standards in Data Science2. Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Research2.1. Data Privacy …
Friendship Break Ups Can Be Devastating for Tweens. Here’s How Adults Can Help
Friendship is a skill set, according to Denworth, and kids don’t automatically arrive with all the tools they need. A healthy friendship, she added, is positive, long-lasting and cooperative with …