Student creates first synthetic retina for the visually impaired

A synthetic, soft tissue retina could offer fresh hope to visually impaired people. Until now, all…

Believe you can stop climate change and you will

If we believe that we can personally help stop climate change with individual actions -- such…

Atlases of immune cells surrounding tumors may guide immunotherapy

Two independent studies have begun mapping the connections between and identities of the thousands of immune…

The liver increases by half during the day

In mammals, the liver reaches its maximum efficiency when they are active and feed. Biologists showed…

Type 2 diabetes genetic mapping identifies new ‘loci’

Scientists are closer to understanding the genetic causes of type 2 diabetes by identifying 111 new…

Discovery of a Zika antibody offers hope for a vaccine

Searching for a way to thwart Zika, scientists have discovered an antibody with a potent ability…

Biggest X-ray laser in the world generates its first laser light

European XFEL, the biggest X-ray laser in the world, has generated its first X-ray laser light.…

Cranky crabs in broken shells often have the upper claw in fights

Sheer aggression rather than pure muscle strength often gives hermit crabs living in broken shells the…

Climate change, tornadoes and mobile homes: A dangerous mix

Tornadoes and mobile homes don't mix to begin with, but throw in the volatility of climate…

Edible insects could play key role in cutting harmful emissions

Eating insects instead of beef could help tackle climate change by reducing harmful emissions linked to…