Finding order and structure in the atomic chaos where materials meet

Materials science researchers have developed a model that can account for irregularities in how atoms arrange…

Risk of psychosis from cannabis use lower than originally thought, say scientists

Scientists have shown that the risk of developing psychosis, such as hallucinations, from cannabis use is…

Accomplished female scientists often overlooked, study shows

Invited speakers at neuroimmunology conferences in 2016 were disproportionately male, and not because male scientists were…

Searching for ET: Breakthrough Listen initiative publishes initial results

Breakthrough Listen -- the initiative to find signs of intelligent life in the universe -- has…

Will Earth-like planets be found to have Earth-like oceans?

For a planetary surface to boast extensive areas of both land and water, a delicate balance…

Stink bug traps perform poorly during winter invasions

Score one for the brown marmorated stink bug, again. Since the pernicious pest arrived in the…

By listening to optical ‘noise,’ researchers discover new way to track hidden objects

Researchers have developed a new solution to tracking objects hidden behind scattering media by analyzing the…

A promising target for kidney fibrosis

Increasing SMOC2 in the kidney helped initiate and continue the progression of kidney fibrosis, while tamping…

Want to stay mentally healthy in older age? Stimulate your brain in early life

Stimulating the brain by taking on leadership roles at work or staying on in education help…

The formation of gold deposits in South Africa

The Witwatersrand basin in South Africa hosts the largest known gold repository on Earth -- but…