Can artificial intelligence detect fake news?

An artificial intelligence course has been launched that includes two projects focused on using AI to…

Minority colorectal cancer patients report higher burden of poor quality-of-life than whites

A study of racial disparities in health-related quality of life of colorectal cancer patients revealed among…

The power of one: Single crystals provide clarity

When it comes to creating new materials, single crystals play an important role in presenting a…

New genetic disorder named for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia team

Three scientists at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia who identified and studied a genetic disease have been…

Scientists discover new class of anti-diabetes compounds that reduce liver glucose production

A team of scientists has identified a new class of compounds that reduce production of glucose…

Cookbooks give readers (mostly) bad advice on food safety

A recent study finds bestselling cookbooks offer readers little useful advice about reducing food-safety risks, and…

Timing a space laser with a NASA-style stopwatch

To time how long it takes a pulse of laser light to travel from space to…

Enzyme structures illuminate mechanism behind bacteria’s bioremediation prowess

Scientists have solved the structure of an enzyme caught in the act of attacking toluene --…

How randomness helps cancer cells thrive

In a research effort that merged genetics, physics and information theory, a team of researchers has…

The electric sands of Titan

Experiments suggest the particles that cover the surface of Saturn's moon, Titan, are 'electrically charged.' When…