Is there a better way to create organic bioelectronics?

Researchers reported a new fabrication technique for biocompatible neural devices that allow more precise tuning of…

Caffeine tempers taste, triggering temptation for sweets

Caffeine, the widely consumed stimulant and igniter of sluggish mornings, has been found to temper taste…

How new behaviors appear and spread among capuchin monkeys

Older, sociable capuchins are prone to inventing more new types of social behaviors, many of which…

Mathematical tools improve theory, prediction in psychiatry

Recent years have seen an explosion in the use of mathematical models to integrate insights emerging…

Anticoagulants used for arrhythmia can have different thrombus formation rates

Anticoagulants are recommended for atrial fibrillation due to the high risk of stroke. However, bleeding complications…

Zika monkey study suggests worse fetal effects for vaginal versus mosquito transmission

Rhesus macaques that were vaginally infected with Zika virus showed higher prevalence of Zika in the…

Root behavior changes as woody trees age

Comparing nighttime and daytime root extension in several species of Serianthes leads to interesting results.

Making better batteries via real-time TEM observation

Scientists have made a surprising discovery: Making better batteries via real-time TEM observation.

Highly flexible, wearable displays

Engineers have created wearable displays for various applications including fashion, IT, and healthcare. Integrating OLED (organic…

Eleven minutes of mindfulness training helps drinkers cut back

Brief training in mindfulness strategies could help heavy drinkers start to cut back on alcohol consumption,…