New research reveals that, after a cerebral infarction, injuries in areas that control attention also cause…
Muscle more important than fat in regulating heat loss from the hands
New study suggests that people with more muscle mass are less susceptible to heat loss and…
Light determines the genes that function in plant growth
The xylem is essential for transporting water across the entire plant body. Its development is heavily…
Understanding brain functions using upconversion nanoparticles
Scientists have developed a novel approach for deep brain stimulation. The new method utilizes upconversion nanoparticles…
Organ-on-chip technology enters next stage as experts test hepatitis B virus
Scientists are testing how pathogens interact with artificial human organs.
Problems with herbicide-resistant weeds become crystal clear
Herbicide-resistant weeds are threatening food security, but researchers are one step closer to a solution after…
Heroin vaccine blocks lethal overdose
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have achieved a major milestone toward designing a safe…
Recreating outer space in the lab
Thermodynamics provides insight into the internal energy of a system and the energy interaction with its…
Fracking tied to reduced songbird nesting success
The central Appalachian region is experiencing the country's most rapid growth in shale gas development, or…
Suiker’s equations prevent 3-D-printed walls from collapsing or falling over
3-D-printed materials commonly are soft and flexible during printing, leaving printed walls susceptible to collapse or…