Racial stereotypes influence perception of NFL quarterbacks

Racial stereotypes affect the public's perception of NFL quarterbacks and may, in some cases, become a…

Back-to-school worries for parents? One in three very concerned bullying, cyberbullying

What parents are most worried about as their children prepare to head back to school.

Energized fabrics could keep soldiers warm and battle-ready in frigid climates

Soldiering in arctic conditions is tough. Protective clothing can be heavy and can cause overheating and…

Testing TVs and tablets for ‘green’ screens

Today, researchers report preliminary results suggesting that under simulated landfill conditions, quantum dots can leach out…

No guts no glory: Harvesting the microbiome of athletes

Scientists have tapped into the microbiome of elite runners and rowers, and have identified particular bacteria…

Silk could improve sensitivity, flexibility of wearable body sensors

From smart socks to workout clothes that measure exertion, wearable body sensors are becoming the latest…

Mussel-inspired glue could one day make fetal surgery safer

Whether to perform surgery on a fetus is a heart-wrenching decision. This type of surgery involves…

Sugars in human mother’s milk are new class of antibacterial agents

A new study has found that sugars in mother's' milk do not just provide nutrition for…

Novel approach to track HIV infection

Scientists used a novel live-cell fluorescent imaging system that allowed them for the first time to…

Wood frogs research clarifies risks posed to animals by warming climate

As conditions warm, fish and wildlife living at the southern edge of their species' ranges are…