Scientists have measured the activation energy and kinetic factors of calcium carbonate's nucleation.
Chemicals linked to endocrine disorder in older pet cats
New research suggests that there may be a link between higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
Foraging of mountain gorillas for sodium-rich foods
A new Biotropica study examines mountain gorillas in Rwanda and their foraging for sodium-rich food in…
Instilling persistence in children
Encouraging children 'to help,' rather than asking them to 'be helpers,' can instill persistence as they…
Green tea compound helps siRNA slip inside cells
Drinking green tea has been linked to health benefits ranging from cardiovascular disease prevention to weight…
Searching for new bridge forms that can span further
Newly identified bridge forms could enable significantly longer bridge spans to be achieved in the future,…
Creating 3D printed ‘motion sculptures’ from 2D videos
The new system uses an algorithm that can take D videos and turn them into 3D…
How heartfelt guilt affects individuals
For thousands of years, people have closely associated moral cleanliness with acts of physical cleanliness. A…
Strength-based exercises could help child obesity fight, study finds
Encouraging young people to do strength-based exercises -- such as squats, push ups and lunges --…
Image: Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor examines her eyes
Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor, a member of the Expedition 56 crew currently aboard the International Space Station,…