Mapping microbiomes to improve food quantity, quality and safety

Thanks to its key role in development, immunity and nutrition, the microbiome—the genetic material of all…

Researchers make next-generation, high-toughness battery component

By combining a ceramic material with graphene, engineers have made what they say is the toughest…

New research leads to drones changing shape mid-flight

Engineers have developed autonomous air vehicles that can change shape during flight. Click here…

Researchers develop urine test that identifies pregnancy outcome after threatened miscarriage

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore)and clinicians at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH)…

New connections between quantum computing and machine learning in computational chemistry 

Quantum computing promises to improve our ability to perform some critical computational tasks in the future.…

'Fake news' lowers trust in mainstream media across party lines, study finds

A Rutgers-led study finds that online misinformation, or “fake news,” lowers people’s trust in mainstream media…

High-tech CT reveals ancient evolutionary adaptation of extinct crocodylomorphs

The tree of life is rich in examples of species that changed from living in water…

Leonardo's 'quick eye' may be key to Mona Lisa's magnetism

Scientists believe Leonardo da Vinci’s super-fast eye may have helped him catch the enigmatic magic of…

EPA drops regulation for contaminant harming babies' brains

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday ended an Obama-era drive to regulate a widespread contaminant in…

Age discrimination laws don't protect older women as they do older men

Older women in the workforce should be considered collectively as a unique demographic group that includes…