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Marija Purgar Filjak secured the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship for Environmental Transparency Research at Emory University

Marija Purgar Filjak secured the prestigious ...

Marija Purgar Filjak, a doctoral student from the Ruđer Bošković Institute, received a Fulbright scholarship for research on the transparency of environmental studies at Emory University in the USA, which will contribute to the progress of scientific methodology.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy changes brain circuits: new research reveals key changes in the brains of patients with depression and obesity

Cognitive-behavioral therapy changes brain ...

Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps patients with depression and obesity by changing brain circuits. Research shows significant improvements after only two months of therapy, opening the way for new approaches to treating mental disorders

Significance of the discovery of the new Antarctic dragonfish Akarotaxis gouldae: how biodiversity conservation depends on protecting vulnerable ecosystems

Significance of the discovery of the new ...

A new species of Antarctic dragonfish, Akarotaxis gouldae, discovered in the western waters of Antarctica, highlights the fragility of the Antarctic ecosystem and the importance of research efforts aimed at preserving these vulnerable areas

How ancient changes on Earth, the breakup of the continent Gondwana, and volcanic activity created dead zones in the oceans and triggered mass extinctions

How ancient changes on Earth, the breakup of ...

More than 100 million years ago, the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana and volcanic activity caused oceanic anoxic events. These dramatic changes led to mass extinction of marine species and long-term consequences for evolution

Scientists discover virus causing mass die-off of superworms and develop new methods for pathogen identification in future epidemics

Scientists discover virus causing mass ...

A team of researchers from Rutgers University has discovered a virus responsible for an outbreak of disease that has ravaged superworm colonies. The discovery opens new possibilities for preventing future epidemics using advanced virological research techniques

Scientists reveal how bats with extreme blood sugar levels survive unscathed and open new doors for diabetes research

Scientists reveal how bats with extreme blood ...

Bats have developed incredible mechanisms that allow them to survive with sugar levels that would be deadly for most mammals. These findings could aid in the development of new therapies for humans