Boron nitride nanotubes enhanced for next-gen composites

Researchers discover a way to 'decorate' electrically insulating boron nitride nanotubes with functional groups. That makes…

Immune cells hold promise in slowing down ALS

Recent research showed that a new immunotherapy was safe for patients with ALS and also revealed…

Cell types underlying schizophrenia identified

Scientists have identified the cell types underlying schizophrenia. The findings offer a roadmap for the development…

Graphene paves the way to faster high-speed optical communications

Researchers created a technology that could lead to new devices for faster, more reliable ultra-broad bandwidth…

Vascular risk interacts with amyloid levels to increase age-related cognitive decline

Risk factors for heart disease and stroke appear to hasten the risk of cognitive decline in…

One year’s losses for child sexual abuse in US top $9 billion, new study suggests

A new study found that the annual economic impact of child sexual abuse in the US…

Fetal MRI can reliably spot holoprosencephaly as early as 18 gestational weeks

Fetal magnetic resonance imaging can reliably spot holoprosencephaly as early as 18 gestational weeks, providing an…

Ice cream funds research showing new strategy against thyroid cancer

A new study shows that stereotactic body radiation (SBRT) may be better against anaplastic thyroid cancer,…

Hurricanes: Stronger, slower, wetter in the future?

Scientists have developed a detailed analysis of how 22 recent hurricanes would be different if they…

Lightning in the eyewall of a hurricane beamed antimatter toward the ground

Hurricane Patricia, which battered the west coast of Mexico in 2015, was the most intense tropical…