Nucleation a boon to sustainable nanomanufacturing

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,…