Study tracks severe bleaching events on a Pacific coral reef over past century

A new study has uncovered the history of bleaching on a reef in the epicenter of…

Social media use increases depression and loneliness, study finds

Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram may not be great for personal well-being. The first experimental study examining…

Moving the motivation meter

Rats given the drug that reduced dopamine were much less likely to work for preferred morsels…

Creating better devices: The etch stops here

Researchers have discovered a new, more precise method to create nanoscale-size electromechanical devices.

Millions in danger of food insecurity due to severe Caribbean droughts

Climate change is impacting the Caribbean, with millions facing increasing food insecurity and decreasing freshwater availability…

Giant leap toward personalized medicine helps eyes drain themselves

Researchers created a new smart drainage device to help patients with glaucoma, a leading cause of…

Anopheles mosquitoes could spread Mayaro virus in US, other diverse regions

Mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles are well known as primary vectors of malaria. But a new…

Materials scientist creates fabric alternative to batteries for wearable devices

A major factor holding back development of wearable biosensors for health monitoring is the lack of…

Tech leaders call for greater social media regulation

Social networks need better regulation to stop them spreading "fake news" and undermining democracy, disillusioned tech…

SpaceX Statement: Falcon 9 Certified by NASA LSP as Category 3 Launch Vehicle

SpaceX Statement: Falcon 9 Certified by NASA LSP as Category 3 Launch Vehicle