Tracking trust in human-robot work interactions

Using functional near-infrared spectroscopy, a lab has captured functional brain activity as humans collaborated with robots…

Protein kinase CK2 has key role in killer T cells during infection by Listeria monocytogenes

The protein kinase CK2 is involved in a wide range of biological processes and cellular functions,…

Better understanding of the development of intestinal diseases

Bacteria in the small intestine adapt dynamically to our nutritional state, with individual species disappearing and…

Physics of disaster: How mudslides move

A devastating fire followed by an intense rainstorm triggered mudslides in Southern California in 2018 that…

Researchers design model that predicts which buildings will survive wildfire

Wildfires may seem unpredictable, leaving random ruin in their wake. Engineers have now developed a model…

Researchers 'feed' leftover coffee grounds to microalgae to produce low emission biodiesel

Researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after ‘feeding’ and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds. …

Glowing fossils: Fluorescence reveals color patterns of earliest scallops

UV light makes it possible to see intricate structures of fossils that are barely visible in…

Scientists uncover new clues about the climate and health impact of atmospheric particles

Peering inside common atmospheric particles is providing important clues to their climate and health effects, according…

Study finds dieters may overestimate the healthiness of their eating habits

Adults who were making lifestyle changes to lose weight tended to overestimate how healthy their diet…

How gut bacteria influence the effects of cocaine in mice

Common gut bacteria can enhance the effects of cocaine in mice, researchers report. Their study demonstrates…