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Why the passenger pigeon died out

January 24, 2018 in Natural Sciences

The passenger pigeon was once among the most numerous species on earth. The last passenger pigeon died in the Cinncinati Zoo just over 100 years ago. How did it all go so wrong?

How cod took over in the icy Arctic waters

January 23, 2018 in Natural Sciences

Codfish can eat prey right up under the sea ice in winter, thanks to an antifreeze in their blood.

Heavier cars can make traffic more dangerous

January 22, 2018 in Technology

The probability of being killed or severely injured in a traffic accident is about 40 percent lower if you drive a new car. But new cars are often more massive and pose a greater threat to other road users.

Influenza myth busters

January 20, 2018 in Health

Here is everything you need to know about the flu.

How very low birth weight affects brain development

January 19, 2018 in Health

Children born with very low birth weights are at an increased risk of cognitive, emotional and behavioral problems throughout their lives. But what exactly happens in the brain to cause these problems?

Houses reused for over 1000 years during Stone Age

January 17, 2018 in Society & Culture

We’ve always heard that Stone Age people lived in caves. It turns out that’s not the case. They often lived in earthen huts, which they reused and kept up rather than building new ones.

Norwegians and Swedes aim for more equal game management

January 16, 2018 in Natural Sciences

Moose stocks have declined along the border between Norway and Sweden, causing friction and competing national interests and attitudes. Efforts will now be made to better align game management in both countries.

Bear hunting with caution

January 15, 2018 in Natural Sciences

With man’s hunting activities, he is now becoming a dominant force in the Scandinavian bear's life, and the consequences are surprisingly complex.

Song and music helps patients with dementia

January 13, 2018 in Health

Music therapy reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression among persons with dementia, according to a review of several studies.

Poverty and alcohol a bad mix for the heart

January 9, 2018 in Health

If you have a low income and education, drinking can be bad for your heart. But researchers think the health problems they have found may reflect something other than the effects of alcohol.