How Himalayan rivers influenced ancient Indus civilization settlements

Much of the Indus civilization developed around an extinct river, challenging ideas about how urbanization in…

Quantum-emitting answer might lie in the solution

Lead trihalide perovskite nanocrystals are promising candidates as light sources. Coupling quantum emitters with nanophotonic cavities…

In populations of microbes, bioengineers find a balance of opposing genomic forces

Recent study examines the dynamics that govern the genomic diversity of microbes by modeling the effects…

A fear of getting dumped kills romance and commitment

Can the fear of a relationship ending actually lessen love and cause a break-up? If yes,…

Genetic mutation could, if altered, boost flumist vaccine effectiveness, research suggests

A genetic mutation has been discovered in the FluMist intranasal flu vaccine that has the potential…

Mixing cultures and nationalities in rugby teams changes the way they play

The cultural identity of rugby players in a team changes the way the team plays, according…

Beating heart patch is large enough to repair the human heart

Engineers have developed a 'heart patch' that is just as strong and electrically active as healthy…

Devos: Mobile app coming for federal student aid application

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says college students will soon be able to file their applications for…

Devos: Mobile app coming for federal student aid application

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says college students will soon be able to file their applications for…

EPA hears worries about climate in heart of coal country (Update)

After more than four decades as a coal miner, Stanley Sturgill ambled into an ornate room…