Shoe-string theory: Science shows why shoelaces come untied

A new study shows why your shoelaces may keep coming untied. A better understanding of knot…

Art of paper-cutting inspires self-charging paper device

Despite the many advances in portable electronic devices, one thing remains constant: the need to plug…

US streams carry surprisingly extensive mixture of pollutants

Many US waterways carry a variety of pollutants, but not much is known about the composition…

Exercise associated with improved heart attack survival

Exercise is associated with improved survival after a heart attack, according to research. The chances of…

Catch me if you can: Scientists discover neurons that control willingness to mate in female fruit flies

Scientists used advanced genetic and behavioral tools to establish that walking speed is in fact a…

More than $16 billion spent on cosmetic plastic surgery in 2016

Americans spent more than ever before -- $16 billion -- on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally…

Elephants’ ‘body awareness’ adds to increasing evidence of their intelligence

Asian elephants are able to recognize their bodies as obstacles to success in problem-solving, further strengthening…

How polar bears find their prey

Researchers have demystified the way that polar bears search for their typical prey of ringed seals.…

Hot flashes could signal increased risk of heart disease

Hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms of menopause, have already been shown to interfere…

Early school starts pit teens in a conflict between society, biology

Decades of research explain why adolescent biology makes the 7:30 a.m. school bell so problematic.