Ultra-thin solar cells can easily bend around a pencil

New flexible photovoltaics could power wearable electronics.

Mental training for soccer tactics

Researchers have developed a new mental training technique for athletes.

A deadly delivery for triple-negative breast cancer tumors

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles may help destroy difficult-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer tumors.

Preparing for a new relationship: Coral and algae interactions explored

Changes in gene expression were found when coral and algae begin to interact.

X-ray-free electron laser reveals radiosensitizing effects at molecular level

Researchers shed light on the molecular mechanisms behind radiation-based cancer therapies, through new study.

Threading the way to touch-sensitive robots

Smart threads can be woven into pressure-sensitive electronic skin for robots or medical prosthetics.

Ferroelectric materials react unexpectedly to strain

Under too much strain, layered perovskite ferroelectrics turn off their polarization, researchers have found.

Infidelity perceptions differ between men and women

New research has uncovered the different ways in which men and women perceive infidelity.

Researcher helps break ground on forecasting earthquakes

Researchers are breaking ground on the complexity of earthquakes and the possibility to forecast them.

Conversion efficiency of 18.2% achieved using perovskite solar cells

A research group in Japan achieved energy conversion efficiency exceeding 18% using standard size perovskite solar cells.

Scientists model universe using Einstein’s full theory

Cosmologists have begun modelling the universe for the first time using Einstein's full general theory of relativity.

Better way to 'herd' electrons in solar fuel devices

Researchers have discovered a new way to optimize electron transfer in semi-conductors used in solar fuel solutions.

Chemists find new way to recycle plastic waste into fuel

A new way of recycling millions of tons of plastic garbage into liquid fuel has been devised.

New 'GreenWeb' tools aim to create an energy-efficient web

Researchers have developed a new, open-source computer programming framework that could make the web significantly more energy efficient,

Predictive model to analyse the reproductive status of wolf packs

Researchers evaluate the usefulness of bioacoustic tools as a means of establishing the reproductive status of wolf populations.

Failed star creates its own spotlight in the universe

Astronomers have discovered an 'ultracool' brown dwarf known as 2MASS 0335+23 that can generate flares stronger than the sun's.

Study addresses safety concerns for older adults with diagnosed, undiagnosed dementia

Researchers have examined how often older adults who have diagnosed and undiagnosed dementia engage in potentially unsafe activities.

New devices causing 'paradigm shift' in stroke care

New devices called stent retrievers, which effectively reverse strokes, are revolutionizing the treatment of certain stroke patients, report investigators.

Novel controller allows video gamer who lacks hands to compete with his feet

Engineering graduate students, one of whom lost his hands to meningitis, design and build a foot-activated video game controller.

Graphene-based thermal modulators

Squeezing graphene is a way to control its heat conduction, paving the way to harvesting waste heat for power.

Super-resolution microscopy reveals unprecedented detail of immune cells' surface

Scientists show how T-cell receptors reposition during an immune response, revealing more on how the immune system is regulated.

With spiraling light, x-ray laser offers new glimpses of molecules

A new device allows researchers to explore the properties and dynamics of molecules with circularly polarized, or spiraling, light.

Scientists glimpse why life can't happen without water

Scientists are getting closer to directly observing how and why water is essential to life as we know it.

Improving math in sixth graders

Sixth grade students with lower mathematical ability perform better on complex arithmetic problems if they write down their calculations.

Storage technologies for renewable energy can pay off

Storage systems can make economic sense for renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, according to new research.

The world's oldest farmers were insects

An international team of researchers has discovered the oldest fossil evidence of agriculture, not by humans, but by insects.

Improving key diagnostic measures for gastrointestinal disorders

Diagnostic criteria questionnaires for functional GI disorders, which affect millions of people worldwide, have now been amended by researchers.

Longevity, human health may be linked to a muscle cell enzyme

Exercise and fasting do not change the location of a key enzyme involved in energy production, a study has found.

Dividing the spoils of cooperation

When choosing unrelated male partners for cooperative ventures, men value productivity as well as generosity and trustworthiness, new research indicates.

Rare, blind catfish never before found in US discovered in national park cave in Texas

An extremely rare eyeless catfish species previously known to exist only in Mexico has been discovered in Texas, report investigators.

Electropermanent magnet actuation for droplet ferromicrofluidics

Miniature electropermanent magnets are used for on-demand water droplet actuation and sorting under continuous flow in a ferrofluid-based microfluidic system.

Research team synthesizes new cancer fighter

Scientists have synthesized a novel anti-cancer agent, Thailanstatin A, which was originally isolated from a bacterial species collected in Thailand.

Emotionally positive situations boost memory for similar future events

Combining a positive emotional component with a given stimulus promotes memory for future stimuli of the same type, report scientists.

Piping hot drinks may lead to cancer of the esophagus

Drinking piping hot coffee, tea and the caffeine-infused beverage yerba mate probably causes cancer, the World Health Organization has announced.

'Holy grail' of breast cancer prevention in high-risk women may be in sight

An existing medication could have promise in preventing breast cancer in women carrying a faulty BRCA1 gene, researchers have discovered.

Wine used in ritual ceremonies 5000 years ago in Georgia, the cradle of viticulture

A Georgian-Italian archaeological expedition has discovered vine pollen in a zoomorphic vessel used in ritual ceremonies by the Kura-Araxes population.

Ocean forecast offers seasonal outlook for Pacific Northwest waters

A new study evaluates the skill of a seasonal forecast for predicting future conditions in the Pacific Northwest marine environment.

Novel combination therapy shows strong response in phase 1 trial

A phase 1 clinical trial testing a novel combination therapy slowed the growth of cancer in the majority of trial participants.

Beach replenishment helps protect against storm erosion during El Niño

A comparison of recent and previous nourishments of San Diego beaches suggests that a larger sand grain size improved nourishment performance.

Green fluorescent protein a potential scaffold for protein assembly

A protein-scaffolding tool has been developed that paves the way for the assembly of diverse proteins with defined structures and functions.

Why tungsten-doped thin films degrade so rapidly in air

A new understanding of why tungsten-doped thin films degrade so rapidly in air may lead to better designs for semiconductor technologies.

Industry 4.0 allows manufacturers to see inside precision glass molding machine

When manufacturing optical lenses, every detail counts. In order to stabilize and optimize the manufacturing process, researchers are using digitalized processes.

Get a clue: Biochemist studies fruit fly to understand Parkinson's disease, muscle wasting

By studying the fruit fly, researchers have found a connection between a gene called clueless and genes that cause Parkinson's disease.

Drones could be cheaper alternative to delivering vaccines in developing world

Using unmanned drones to deliver vaccines in low- and middle-income countries may save money and improve vaccination rates, new research suggests.

Keep it simple: Low-cost solar power

A new architecture takes very few processing steps to produce an affordable solar cell with efficiencies comparable to conventional silicon solar cells.

Tiny multi-function antenna for laptops

A tech start-up has invented a world-first multi-function antenna for laptops that fits into the extremely limited space of the hinge cavity.

Scientists learn more about how star-shaped brain cells help us learn

A molecule that enables strong communication between our brain and muscles appears to also aid essential communication between our neurons, scientists report.

Nanotech extends shelf life of fresh fruit

An international research team is developing nanotechnology-based applications of hexanal, a natural plant extract that extends the storage life of harvested fruit.

New system that uses sound to alleviate water shortage

New research shows how a special tool called a noise logger can detect leaks accurately and efficiently, before major roadwork is required.

Dynamics of a mixture or suspension: Dewatering natural fiber suspensions via compression

A group of researchers mimicked the compression of a traditional French coffee-making press to characterize the dewatering properties of natural fiber suspensions.

Broken calorie sensing pathway: How overeating may lead to more eating

Overeating reduces levels of a hormone that signals the feeling of fullness in the brain, potentially promoting more eating, new research indicates.

Antibiotics increase availability of nutrients in the gut, enabling growth of pathogens

A newly discovered mechanism helps explain how antibiotics change the gut microbiota, increasing nutrients that benefit the growth of pathogens, like Salmonella.

Disney princesses: Not brave enough, say researchers

Gendered behavior can become problematic if girls avoid important learning experiences. A new article looks at how Disney Princesses play a role.

Middle-aged more likely to be diagnosed with advanced lung cancer

Younger patients aged 50 to 64 are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage lung cancer than older patients according to new data.

Study asks, how much impact do genes have on behavior?

How much impact do genes have on behavioral changes? One researcher wants to better understand the genetic underpinnings of ecologically relevant behaviors.

Smoking may have negative effects on sperm quality

A recent study found that that sperm of men who smoke has a greater extent of DNA damage than that of non-smokers.

Researchers link childhood hunger, violence later in life

Children who often go hungry have a greater risk of developing impulse control problems and engaging in violence, according to new research.

Making computers reason and learn by analogy

Using the power of analogy, a new structure-mapping engine gives computers the ability to reason like humans and even solve moral dilemmas.

Fighting experience makes beetles better mothers, study shows

Female beetles that are seasoned fighters put more effort into raising their offspring than mothers with no conflict experience, a study suggests.

‘Get children playing outdoors’ to improve academic success and reduce obesity

Campaigns to promote physical activity and reduce obesity among children should focus more on active outdoor play, according to a new study.

Researchers to study how to reduce carbon dioxide in ranch soil

Researchers hope to reduce possible pollutants emanating from soils in Florida cattle ranches by using a $710,000 federal grant to study soil microbes.

3-D-printed kidney helps doctors save woman's organ during complicated tumor removal

Doctors and scientists in one case printed and used a 3-D kidney to help save a patient's organ during a complicated tumor-removal procedural.

Relationship quality tied to good health for young adults

For young people entering adulthood, high-quality relationships are associated with better physical and mental health, according to the results of a new study.

Fetal BPA exposure in mice linked to estrogen-related diseases after adolescence

The genome is permanently altered in the uterus of mice that had been exposed to BPA during their fetal development, new research indicates.

Laser manipulates electronic properties

A new semiconducting material that is only three atomic-layers thick has emerged with more exotic, malleable electronic properties than those of traditional semiconductors.

Simulations describe HIV's 'diabolical delivery device'

An innovative computer model of HIV has been developed by scientists that gives real insight into how a virus 'matures' and becomes ineffective.

Scientific gains may make electronic nose the next everyday device

Researchers are working to develop an affordable electronic nose that can be used in breath analysis for a wide range of health diagnosis.

Droughts across Europe affect British trees most

Environmental scientists have found beech forests across western Europe are increasingly at risk from drought -- with areas of southern England worst affected.

Intervention helps newborns get screened for hearing loss, study finds

Targeted intervention helps improve follow-up rates by more than 70 percent for newborns who fail initial hearing screenings at birth hospitals, scientists have found.

At any skill level, making art reduces stress hormones

No matter a person's skill level, taking time to make art is likely to reduce their stress hormone levels, a new study found.

Small planets hiding in giant cloaks

Hazes and clouds high up in the atmospheres of exoplanets may make them appear bigger than they really are, according to new research.

Solar cells for greener and safer energies

Researchers report on low-temperature, solution-processed, environmentally friendly inorganic solar cells made with Earth-abundant materials capable of operating with a power conversion of 6.3 percent.

As Olympics near, study finds low levels of physical activity in Brazil

Physical activity provides Brazilians with significant cardio-metabolic health benefits, but reports that fewer than three in 10 participants are active, a large study confirms.

Blood pressure medications reduce stroke, heart attack in peritoneal dialysis patients

Two classes of blood pressure medications are associated with a 16 percent lower risk of cardiovascular events in patients who are undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Drying Arctic soils could accelerate greenhouse gas emissions

Soil moisture levels will determine how much carbon is released to the atmosphere as rising temperatures thaw Arctic lands, suggests new scientific research.

El Nino drives fastest annual increase on record of carbon dioxide

The rising concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide has passed a symbolic threshold early due to the fastest annual increase on record, report scientists.

Lack of transportation hampers hungry children from getting free summer meals, study finds

Lack of transportation is a hurdle for many Texas families whose children could benefit from free meals, according to the Texas Hunger Initiative.

How chameleons capture their prey

The mucus secreted at the tip of a chameleon's tongue has a viscosity 400 times larger than the one of human saliva, report investigators.

Hibernation study yields insights about organ protection

Novel adaptations discovered in hibernating animals may reveal ways to mitigate injuries associated with strokes, heart attacks and organ transplants, according to researchers.

Exhausting our green shipping options

Scientists have developed a revolutionary emissions abatement system that removes pollutants from exhaust gas to help the international shipping industry meet ambitious emissions targets.

Common chemical highly toxic to blood cell precursors

Scientists have provided evidence that a widely used chemical is more toxic to certain blood cell precursors in the bone marrow than to others.

Dull and dirty: Your workplace could affect brain function

Both a lack of stimulation in the workplace and a dirty working environment can have a long-term cognitive effect on employees, new research indicates.

New research casts doubt over tale of famous Brontë dress

Research has called into question a centuries-old story behind a dress that once belonged to one of England's most beloved novelists -- Charlotte Brontë.

New X-ray method allows scientists to probe molecular explosions

Researchers have used the high-intensity, quick-burst X-rays to look at how the atoms in a molecule change when the molecule is bombarded with X-rays.

Alcohol dependent individuals show greater risk of suicide in evening hours

A new study found that there is a circadian pattern of peak and nadir in the incidence of suicides committed in alcohol dependent individuals.

Chip makes parallel programs run faster with less code

Researchers present a new chip design they call Swarm, which should make parallel programs not only much more efficient but easier to write, too.

Rates of nonmedical prescription opioid use, opioid use disorder double in 10 years

Nonmedical use of prescription opioids more than doubled among adults in the United States from 2001-2002 to 2012-2013, based on a new American study.

Core proteins exert control over DNA function

Histone proteins at the core of nucleosomes and their tails exert control over the exposure of genes for binding, as demonstrated in simulations researchers.

Low maternal thyroid hormone during pregnancy increases risk for schizophrenia in offspring

A new study reveals a new link between low levels of the thyroid hormone thyroxine during pregnancy and risk of schizophrenia in the offspring.

Genetic clue to how patients respond to treatment for Parkinson's Disease

Researchers have identified a gene variant which explains why some patients with Parkinson’s Disease respond well to drug treatment and other do not.

How Make-Up Makes Men Admire but Other Women Jealous

Men think women with make-up on are more 'prestigious', while women think women who wear make-up are more 'dominant,' a psychology study has found.

In what is believed to be U.S. first, physician uses telehealth to replace comprehensive face-to-face visit for home dialysis patient

A telehealth program is being piloted, which could open the door for patients in rural communities to receive more subspecialized care without traveling long distances.

Power seekers do not see discrimination

People who are interested in gaining power for themselves are less aware than others of discrimination and injustice in the workplace, suggests a new study.

Canada spends over $400 million on medicine that harms seniors

Canada spends more than $400 million annually on drugs prescribed to seniors even though the medicines should be avoided for older patients, according to new research.

Research reveals pain, pleasure of sad music

Sad music can provide enjoyment, comfort or pain to different people, according to new research looking at the effects of melancholy songs on the emotions.

Weird, water-oozing material could help quench thirst

Nanorods have an unusual property -- spontaneously emitting water. After further development, the nanorods could be used for water harvesting and purification, or sweat-gathering fabric.

In MS, can better sleep improve cognition?

People with multiple sclerosis often have trouble with memory, attention and mental processing. New research shows some of these issues could stem from sleep disorders.

Young bowhead whales may cease growing lengthwise to grow head and baleen plates

Young bowhead whales may cease growing lengthwise and undergo severe bone loss to help grow their enormous head and baleen plates, according to a study.

Mandatory treatment not effective at reducing drug use, violates human rights, researchers say

Clinician researchers assessed current global evidence and found that mandatory treatment for people with substance use disorders is not effective in reducing their drug use.

Existing diabetes drug shows effectiveness against chronic liver disease

Researchers have found that an existing diabetes drug can be used to halt progression of another disease that is a leading cause of liver transplants.

Do sharks survive after the hook?

Fitbit-like sensors are the best tools for monitoring whether sharks survive catch-and-release fishing -- essential data for fisheries management -- according to a new study.

What makes individuals nasty or nice? Mathematical model explains

A scientist has helped develop an innovative mathematical model for exploring why some individuals evolve to be genetically programmed to be nice, while others stay nasty.

This message will self-destruct

In movies and television shows, audio tapes or other devices self-destruct after delivering the details of impossible missions. Scientists have taken it to a new level.

Computer models show park microclimates improve city life

Computer modelling based on microclimate data from a Malaysian public park has shown how adding trees and grass can improve living conditions in dense city cores.

Scientists uncover route for finding out what makes individuals nice or nasty

A scientist has helped develop an innovative mathematical model for exploring why some individuals evolve to be genetically programmed to be nice, while others stay nasty.

Animal hormone is involved in plant stress memory

Regulating melatonin production in plants via drought priming could be a promising approach to enhancing abiotic stress tolerance of crops in future climate scenarios, report investigators.

New approach to building efficient thermoelectric nanomaterials

A team of researchers has found a new path to large improvements in the efficiency of materials for solid-state heating and cooling and waste energy recapture.

Finding a needle in a crystalline haystack

With a new technique, scientists can detect a few large grains in a sea of small grains and study the fatigue-induced phenomena of large grain growth.

Atomic sculpting with a microscope

A new tool now rests in the 3D printing toolbox. The result is designer materials with desirable structures, such as microchips, or materials with unique properties.

7-day doctors cut weekend emergency hospital visits by 18 percent, study finds

The UK government's pilot of seven-day opening of doctor surgeries has significantly reduced weekend emergency hospital visits, hospital admissions and ambulance call-outs, new research has found.

Diverting redirection spam

Web browsers might soon use fuzzy logic to spot redirection spam and save users from being scammed, phished or opening malicious sites unwittingly, according to researchers.

Depressed, Out of Work? Study Suggests Skills to Help Land a Job

Unemployed people were more likely to land a job if they used skills commonly taught as part of cognitive therapy for depression, a new study found.

Scientists discover protective strategy against pesticide-linked Parkinson's disease

A new study sheds light on the toxicity of the pesticides related to Parkinson's while also suggesting a strategy that may help protect against the disease.

Simple Numbers Game Seems to Make Kids Better at Math

Although math skills are considered notoriously hard to improve, researchers boosted kindergarteners’ arithmetic performance simply by exercising their intuitive number sense with a quick computer game.

Crowdsourcing platform makes public gene expression data more accessible

Scientists have developed a free online platform that uses a crowdsourcing approach to make public gene expression data more accessible to biomedical researchers without computational expertise.

Children less likely to trust ugly people

Is beauty only skin deep? Children don't seem to think so, like adults and babies, children think the uglier you are, the less trustworthy you are.

Businesses can save 30% on electrical bills by adjusting production schedules

Industrial manufacturing businesses can save over 30 percent on electrical bills, and cut greenhouse gas emissions by over 5 percent, by adjusting production schedules, according to new research.

Proper maternal folate level may reduce child obesity risk

Proper maternal folate levels during pregnancy may protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to obese mothers, according to a new study.

Success in second language learning linked to genetic and brain measures

A new study shows that the final grades that college students received in a second-language class were predicted by a combination of genetic and brain factors.

Assisted dying for psychiatric disorders: Serious public health impact

Offering medical assistance in dying to people in Canada on the basis of psychiatric illnesses could put vulnerable people at risk, argues a new Canadian commentary.

Sierra Nevada snowpack not likely to recover from drought until 2019

Even with this winter's strong El Niño, the Sierra Nevada snowpack will likely take until 2019 to return to pre-drought levels, according to a new analysis.

Should first-year college students assessed as needing remedial math take college-level quantitative courses instead?

Policies placing first-year college students assessed as needing remedial math directly into college-level quantitative courses, with additional support, can increase student success, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

PI3K protein: Potential new therapeutic target in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

Researchers have demonstrated that selective inactivation of the p110&alpha, PI3K isoform is sufficient to block tumor progression and metastasis in a mice model of PanNETs

Method for detecting quantum entanglement refined

In the future when quantum computers become available, this method can potentially serve as a tool in certifying whether the system has enough entanglement between the qubits.

New technique improves accuracy of computer vision technologies

Researchers have developed a new technique that improves the ability of computer vision technologies to better identify and separate objects in an image, a process called segmentation.

Unlocking secrets of immune system could help combat colitis

Researchers have unlocked secrets of our ancient immune system, a major scientific advance which could help scientists and clinicians in the global fight against disease, they say.

World's first 1,000-processor chip

A microchip containing 1,000 independent programmable processors has been designed. The energy-efficient 'KiloCore' chip has a maximum computation rate of 1.78 trillion instructions per second and contains 621 million transistors.

Smart light used by researchers to track human behavior

Using the power of the light around us, researchers have significantly improved their innovative light-sensing system that tracks a person's behavior continuously and unobtrusively in real time.

Fixing vulnerabilities in Internet encryption protocol Transport Layer Security

The Internet encryption protocol TLS – short for Transport Layer Security – is being fundamentally modified. Involved in attacks, researchers have contributed to revealing security gaps in the protocol.

Empathy for others' pain rooted in cognition rather than sensation

The ability to understand and empathize with others' pain is grounded in cognitive neural processes rather than sensory ones, according to the results of a new study.

Light-matter interplay probed: Physicists achieve quantum Hall state with light

Harnessing the shared wave nature of light and matter, researchers have used light to explore some of the most intriguing questions in the quantum mechanics of materials.

NASA scientists discover unexpected mineral on Mars

Scientists have discovered an unexpected mineral in a rock sample at Gale Crater on Mars, a finding that may alter our understanding of how the planet evolved.

Pollen allergies have increased among Swedish adults

The prevalence of pollen allergies among adults in Sweden has increased. However, the prevalence of allergies to furred animals, mites or mold has not, new research shows.

Adherence to cancer prevention guidelines may reduce risk

Following cancer prevention guidelines on diet and physical activity consistently reduced overall cancer incidence and mortality, as well as reducing risk of breast, endometrial, and colorectal cancers.

Astrophysicist probes theory of black-hole accretion

Utilizing the Atacama Large Millimeter Array, one of the most powerful telescopes in the world, researchers have peered into the feeding habits of a supermassive black hole.

The switch that could double USB memory

Scientists have developed a device that employs both magnetic and electronic signals, which could provide twice the storage capacity of conventional memory devices, such as USB flash drives.

The dopamine advantage

The junctions between nerve cells responsible for releasing and receiving dopamine in the brain are a surprising mismatch that gives this chemical a strong competitive advantage, report researchers.

Heat sickens corals in global bleaching event

Australian scientists report that many surviving corals affected by mass bleaching from high sea temperatures on the northern Great Barrier Reef are the sickest they have ever seen.

Osimertinib in lung cancer: Added benefit not proven

Due to a lack of studies of direct comparisons the manufacturer subsequently submitted historical comparisons, but the visible effects were not large enough for conclusions on added benefit.

Scientists reveal sub-Saharan Africa's legacy of past migrations over last 4,000 years

Researchers have revealed that the genetic ancestries of many of sub-Saharan Africa's populations are the result of historical DNA mixing events, known as admixture, within the last 4,000 years.

Historic fossils find new life telling the story of ancient proteins

A few snippets of protein extracted from the fossil of an extinct species of giant beaver are opening a new door in paleoproteomics, the study of ancient proteins.

Researchers discover an early warning sign of transplant rejection

A new study has identified a protein that could diagnose chronic graft-versus-host disease, a serious, long-term complication that affects some patients after a blood and bone marrow transplant.

Tumor cells develop predictable characteristics that are not random, say researchers

Tumors are composed of many subpopulations of cells. Some of these subpopulations of cancer cells can be predicted and do not develop randomly as previously thought, report investigators.

Ten simple rules to use statistics effectively

Under growing pressure to report accurate findings as they interpret increasingly larger amounts of data, researchers are finding it more important than ever to follow sound statistical practices.

What are risk factors for dementia after intracerebral hemorrhage?

Larger hematoma size and location were risk factors associated with dementia after an intracerebral hemorrhage when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, according to a new article.

Adjuvant chemotherapy improves overall survival in patients with stage IB non-small cell lung cancer

The use of adjuvant chemotherapy in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients improves overall survival and five-year OS in patients with tumor sizes ranging from 3-7 cm.

Training helps those with mild cognitive impairment, study shows

Strategy-based reasoning training can improve the cognitive performance for those with mild cognitive impairment, a preclinical stage of those at risk for Alzheimer's disease, a new study shows.

Research aims to make water-cycle modeling data more accessible

Improved publication strategy for authors who use hydrological modeling software will make model data easier for readers to understand and reuse, according to an international team of researchers.

In doctors we trust, especially when they admit to bias

A doctor's guidance may reassure us more than we realize -- especially if they are likely to recommend treatment in their field of expertise, known as "specialty bias."

New test can detect plant viruses faster, cheaper

A new test could save time and money diagnosing plant viruses, some of which can destroy millions of dollars in crops each year in Florida, says a researcher.

Protein-based risk score may help predict cardiovascular events among patients with heart disease

A new study was conducted to develop and validate a score to predict risk of cardiovascular outcomes among patients with coronary heart disease using analysis of circulating proteins.

Blacks with AFib at greater risk for adverse outcomes

Blacks with atrial fibrillation have nearly double the risk of stroke, heart failure, coronary heart disease and mortality from all causes than their white counterparts, new research shows.

Exploring the prehistory of Palawan Island through human remains

Researchers are excavating human remains from caves in Palawan Island in the Philippines to learn more about the diversity of burial and other cultural practices over the past 10,000 years.

Getting to the heart of chronic fatigue syndrome

By better understanding daily activity levels and heart rate patterns of those who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), scientists hope to discover more about this complex illness condition.

Use of non-fit messaging may improve patient choices

When it comes to helping patients make the best choices for themselves, sometimes you have to challenge their usual way of dealing with the world, according to new research.

Coal to solar: Retraining the energy workforce

As the solar industry booms, coal workers have the opportunity to pursue new work. A new study looks at what it takes to retrain underground skills for sunnier prospects.

Multicolor super resolution imaging

Researchers have developed a new method, using super-resolution microscopy, to determine the length of stretched proteins in living cells, and monitor the dynamic binding of proteins, at sub-second timescales.

Let there be light: Engineer discovers light can stamp out defects in semiconductors for better solar panels and LED bulbs

A new theory has been developed that suggests that adding light during the manufacturing of semiconductors can reduce defects and potentially make more efficient solar cells or brighter LEDs.

Changed gut bug mix linked to C-section, antibiotics and formula lasts through baby's first year

Birth by C-section, exposure to antibiotics and formula feeding slow the development and decrease the diversity of a baby's microbes through the first year of life, new research indicates.

Tadpoles hatch in seconds to escape predator

Although red-eyed tree frog embryos appear helpless within their jelly-coated eggs, they can hatch up to two days ahead of schedule, reacting within seconds to attacks by egg thieves.

Pitch range produced by vocal cords

Vocal cords are able to produce a wide range of sound frequencies because of the larynx’s ability to stretch vocal cords and the cords’ molecular composition, report researchers.

Use of Camelid antibodies for structural biology

The use of Camelid antibodies has important implications for future development of reagents for diagnosis and therapeutics in diseases involving a group of enzymes called serine proteases, report scientists.

Fascinating orbits: Celestial bodies surprisingly erratic

Astronomers are researching the way in which celestial bodies orbit each other, now and in the future. This often turns out to be more erratic than you might think.

NFL, NBA, and NHL teams have a disadvantage when traveling west

A new study found that the NFL, NBA and NHL teams traveling from west to east had a higher winning percentage compared to teams traveling in the opposite direction.

How artists classified the animal kingdom

In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries artists were fascinated by how the animal kingdom was classified. They were in some instances ahead of natural historians, a new article suggests.

Digital strategies show promise for emergency heart and stroke care

A new scientific statement reviews current research on the effectiveness and safety of using mobile devices, social media, visual media and crowdsourcing to improve emergency heart and stroke treatments.

How well do facial recognition algorithms cope with a million strangers?

Computer scientists and engineers have launched the 'MegaFace Challenge,' the world's first competition aimed at evaluating and improving the performance of face recognition algorithms at the million person scale.

Tiny algae ideal for sniffing out nutrient pollution in water

Tiny algae, called diatoms, living in water could be key to providing a definitive and clear measure of whether streams, rivers and lakes have damaging levels of nutrients in them.

'Ergo Kid' chairs, tables developed for comfort of students

A researcher has developed an adjustable tables where the front portion can be tilted for easy reading and writing in order to minimize the ergonomic health risks among school children.

Novel gene-hunting method implicates new culprit in pancreatic cancer

Using an innovative approach to identify a cancer's genetic vulnerabilities by more swiftly analyzing human tumors transplanted into mice, researchers have identified a new potential target for pancreatic cancer treatment.

Terahertz radiation: Useful source for food safety

A compact and low-cost emitter generates light across the entire terahertz spectrum. Scientists say that it provides an effective and less expensive tool for the inspection of food and drugs.

Small asteroid is Earth's constant companion

A small asteroid has been discovered in an orbit around the sun that keeps it as a constant companion of Earth, and it will remain so for centuries to come.

Extent of resection associated with likelihood of survival in glioblastoma

The extent of resection in patients with glioblastoma, an aggressive and often fatal brain tumor, was associated with the likelihood of survival and disease progression, according to a new study.

Summer session fruit fly data leads to promising new target in colorectal cancer

The role of TIP60 (alongside previously known CDK8) in allowing human colorectal cancer cells to survive at the oxygen-poor centers of tumors is now better understood, thanks to new research.

RedEye could let your phone see 24-7

Researchers have just the thing for information overload: image-processing technology that sees all and remembers only what it should. RedEye could allow computers to continuously see what their owners see.

Research shows how visual perception slows with age

When older adults tell stories, they often go off on tangents because they have trouble inhibiting other thoughts. New research shows how inhibition deficits also affect the way they see.

Revealed: New insights on causes of sudden cardiac death in the young

Genetic testing has shed new light on the deaths of nearly 500 young Australians and New Zealanders who died from sudden cardiac death in a three-year period, suggests a new report.

Drug monitoring programs reduce opioid deaths, study shows

The implementation of state prescription drug monitoring programs was associated with the prevention of approximately one opioid-related overdose death every two hours on average nationwide, according to a new study.

Bees are more productive in the city than in surrounding regions

Bees pollinate plants more frequently in the city than in the country even though they are more often infected with parasites, a factor which can shorten their lifespans, researchers report.

Energy from sunlight: Further steps towards artificial photosynthesis

Chemists have come one step closer to generating energy from sunlight: for the first time, they were able to reproduce one of the crucial phases of natural photosynthesis with artificial molecules.

A mathematical analysis of urban traffic models clarifies dispute over which approach is best

A long-running debate among traffic engineers has been resolved by researchers who have discovered that two seemingly very different models of traffic flow in cities actually have similar underlying mathematical structures.

Engineering the immune system to kill cancer cells

A new immunotherapy, a treatment that enhances immune system function in order to treat or prevent disease, is under developed as a means to more effectively target and kill cancer cells.

Shedding light on an assistant protein

Scientists can now observe in-protein motions with high spatial and temporal resolution. This is made possible by a new technology, giving new insight into the functional mechanisms of very special proteins.

High blood sugar could mean lower risk of one type of brain tumor

In a surprising twist, benign brain tumors that have previously been tied to obesity and diabetes are less likely to emerge in those with high blood sugar, new research has found.

As Alaska warms, methane emissions appear stable

Analysis of nearly three decades of air samples from Alaska's North Slope shows little change in long-term methane emissions despite significant Arctic warming over that time period, according to new research.

Silencing of gene affects people's social lives

Psychologists have found that the silencing of a specific gene may affect human social behavior, including a person's ability to form healthy relationships or to recognize the emotional states of others.

'Smoke alarm' one of 36 genes newly found to play role in pain sensation

Researchers have found that a suite of genes in both fruit flies and humans plays a role in nerve sensitivity. The research could lead to new drug targets in pain management.

Should I stay or should I go?

Researchers have been studying evacuation data and have published two new papers that may help to improve prediction models used by emergency planners, leading to more efficient evacuations and possibly saving lives.

New study helps determine which older adults might need help taking medications

Older men were 1.5 to 2 times as likely as women to need help with their medications, new research shows. The odds of needing help were 3 to 5 times greater among people with memory challenges.

Stealth nanocapsules kill Chagas parasites in mouse models

Lychnopholide, a substance isolated from a Brazilian plant, and formulated as part of 'nanocapsules' cured more than half of a group of mice that had been infected experimentally with Chagas disease parasites.

Wild boars and wart hogs may have an internal compass

New research suggests for the first time that wild boars and wart hogs have an internal magnetic compass that helps them orient themselves as they forage for food and inhabit new areas.

Present-day subsurface ocean on Pluto?

An updated thermal model for Pluto suggests that a liquid water ocean beneath the dwarf planet's ice shell is a fairly likely scenario, and that the ocean is probably still there today.

Pipeline device can treat challenging 'distal anterior' brain aneurysms

A recently introduced technology called the Pipeline Embolization Device can provide a less-invasive approach for difficult-to-treat aneurysms of the arteries supplying blood to the front of the brain, reports a new study.

New origins for farmed rice discovered

Chew on this: rice farming is a far older practice than we knew. In fact, the oldest evidence of domesticated rice has just been found in China, and it's about 9,000 years old.

Crisis in the treatment of osteoporosis

The remarkable progress made over the past 30 years to reduce fractures and dramatically improve the quality of life for millions of osteoporosis patients is rapidly being reversed, say two bone health experts.

Detailed plans for largest neutrino telescope in the world

A deep-sea array will soak up signals from neutrinos traveling through the cosmos to study the evolution of the universe and to discover more about the fundamental properties of these prized sub-atomic particles.

Siberian larch forests are still linked to the ice age

The Siberian permafrost regions include those areas of the Earth, which heat up very quickly in the course of climate change. Nevertheless, biologists are currently observing only a minimal response in forest composition.

The universe is overrun with black holes, astronomers predict

Astronomers have presented one of the most complete models of matter in the universe and predict hundreds of massive black hole mergers each year observable with the second generation of gravitational wave detectors.

How your parenting style affects your child's future

Scientists have released survey results showing that children who receive positive attention and care from their parents tend to have high incomes, high happiness levels, academic success, and a strong sense of morality.

Lessons on personalities help teens cope with social stressors, study says

Teaching teens that social and personality traits can change helps them cope with social challenges such as bullying, which in turn can help mitigate stress and improve academic performance, according to a study.

The universe is crowded with black holes, astronomers predict

Astronomers have presented one of the most complete models of matter in the universe and predict hundreds of massive black hole mergers each year observable with the second generation of gravitational wave detectors.

Study focuses on use of instructional videos to aid problem solving

New research aims to help educators quantify how the best students perform problem solving with the aid of instructional videos, a step toward learning how to better coach students in difficult engineering curricula.

Rediscovering a wasp after 101 years

A species of wasp that is a natural enemy of a wood-boring beetle that kills black locust trees has been rediscovered, more than 100 years after the last wasp of this species was found.

Children's nutrition influenced by local neighborhoods

In an innovative study, researchers used GPS technology to provide evidence that adolescents' exposure to junk food outlets during trips to and from school affects their likelihood of making a junk food purchase.

Pilot study successfully uses DNA sequencing to diagnose brain infections

In a proof-of-principle study, a team of physicians and bioinformatics experts reports they were able to diagnose or rule out suspected brain infections using so called next-generation genetic sequencing of brain tissue samples.

Male general practitioners more likely to consider heart disease a 'man’s issue'

Male general practitioners (GPs) are more likely to consider heart disease a “man’s issue” and neglect to assess cardiovascular risk in female patients, reports a study of 52 GPs and more than 2200 patients.

Map of diamond-boron bond paves way for new materials

Scientists have successfully recorded the atomic bonds between diamond and cubic boron nitride: the hardest known materials on Earth. This feat could ultimately lead to the design of new types of semiconductors, they say.

Women from the Caribbean and Africa at highest risk of ICU admission during childbirth

Women born in the Caribbean or Africa are two times more likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit at the time of their delivery than Canadian-born women, a new study has found.

Blood test shows promise in gauging severity of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Rising blood levels of a protein called hematoma derived growth factor (HDGF) are linked to the increasing severity of pulmonary arterial hypertension, a form of damaging high blood pressure in the lungs, report researchers.

When suppressing immunity is a good thing

A receptor, first known for its role in mediating the harmful effects of the environmental pollutant dioxin in our body, is now understood to play other important roles in modulating the innate immune response.

New statistical approach will help researchers better determine cause-effect

Researchers have developed a new statistical technique that can help scientists determine causation of effects they are studying. This method can help scientists advance research that otherwise would stall out in its early phases.