Just one brain region controls appetite
Researchers believe they have identified in mice models a brain region in the amygdala, the brain’s emotional hub, that regulates appetite suppression and activation.
The team found the neurocircuitry controlling...
Global farming trends threaten food security
Citrus fruits, coffee and avocados: The food on our tables has become more diverse in recent decades. However, global agriculture does...
Exactly how fast is the universe expanding?
Scientists are still not completely sure, but a Princeton-led team of astrophysicists has used the neutron star merger detected in 2017 to come up with a more precise value...
Nintendo plans to take Switch production out of China because of the trade war
The video game company Nintendo plans to relocate to Vietnam the part of the production of its Switch console that takes place in China to prevent the commercial war...
Are forests our best weapon against climate change?
Around 0.9 billion hectares—roughly 3.5 million square miles—of land worldwide would be suitable for forest restoration, which could ultimately capture two-thirds of human-made carbon emissions, say researchers.
In the journal...
Life is tough but so are worms — thanks to mom
DURHAM, N.C. -- Numerous studies show that the legacy of hardship can be passed from one generation to the next. The...
Huawei’s crisis plunges sales and benefits competitors
The trade war between China and the United States has put the Asian company Huawei in check. The measures taken by Donald Trump to stop the Chinese giant's rapid...
What if depression were the real epidemic of the 21st century in Europe?
Across the EU, 14% of young adults are at risk of depression, and 4% of young people aged 15-24 suffer from chronic depression. Young women are more likely to...
Non profit credit counseling may reduce rampant household debt in the United States
By the end of fourth quarter 2018, total household debt in the United States reached a new high of $13.54 trillion. A new Economic Inquiry study found that nonprofit...
How to replace rare elements in electronics?
Researchers have devised a way to make materials for electronics and lighting from cheaper, more abundant elements.
The new compounds can also be “tuned” to efficiently harvest electrical energy from...
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