Children’s BMI can predict future weight, study shows

Children’s BMI can predict future weight, suggests a new study. Data with length and weight of…

Scientists aim to reduce animals killed in drug testing

A non-invasive way to assess the anti-inflammatory properties of fortified health foods and medications has now…

Once-dried tiny tributary serves as shelter for wintering fish

More than 10,000 stream fish migrated to a small tributary only four months after it had…

Early brain changes in fragile X syndrome, study shows

A new study is giving researchers a first look at the early stages of brain development…

The world’s first heat-driven transistor

Scientists have created a thermoelectric organic transistor. A temperature rise of a single degree is sufficient…

Physically active children are less depressed

Being active, getting sweaty and roughhousing offer more than just physical health benefits for young children.…

Boxer crabs acquire anemones by stealing from each other, and splitting them into clones

Researchers have described a little known yet fascinating aspect of the behavior of Lybia crabs, a…

A better way to farm algae for biofuels, chemicals

Researchers have developed a method that improves the growth of microalgae, which could have big implications…

Hitting the right notes

A biology graduate student played a harmonious duet of singing wrens from a recording she captured…

Shift to tighter physician-hospital integration is more complex than expected

More physicians are contracting with hospitals through different types of agreements, but the shift to tighter…