Meet ‘DeeDee,’ a distant, dim member of our solar system

Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have revealed extraordinary details about a recently discovered…

Potential therapy to prevent ‘chemobrain’ in cancer patients

A compound called 'KU-32' prevents cognitive decline in rats caused by chemotherapy treatment, research shows. KU-32…

New lettuce genome assembly offers clues to success of huge plant family

A treasure-trove of genetic information has been unlocked about lettuce and related plants, completing the first…

New imaging technique shows effectiveness of cystic fibrosis drug

Cystic fibrosis currently has no cure, though a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration…

The problem expands for avocado growers: 9 beetle species carry deadly fungus

Many people love their avocados – not to mention guacamole dip. So it was bad enough…

Musical beds: Co-sleeping is more common than some parents admit

Parents know that co-sleeping is considered a no-no, but many still allow their children to crawl…

Overuse injuries more common in kids who specialize in individual sport

Young athletes who specialize in an individual sport – such as gymnastics, tennis and dance –…

Vitamin B diminishes effects of air pollution-induced cardiovascular disease

B vitamins can mitigate the impact of fine particle pollution on cardiovascular disease. Healthy non-smokers who…

Skull of saber-toothed cat found almost complete

An excavation team found the remains of a saber-toothed cat at the archeological site in Schöningen.…

Mushrooms may hold clues to effect of carbon dioxide on lawns, researchers find

Since the Industrial Revolution, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has rapidly increased. Researchers…