Bacteria in pneumonia attack using bleaching agent

Research shows that bacteria use hydrogen peroxide to weaken the immune system and cause pneumonia. Hydrogen…

It takes a community to lower cardiovascular risk

People in 16 communities received usual care and those in 14 communities had an intervention that…

New feedback phenomenon found to drive increasing drought and aridity

A new study indicates that the world will experience more frequent and more extreme drought and…

Enzyme known for promoting cancer found to also protect healthy cells

New research reveals a new role for the enzyme telomerase, which scientists thought was turned off…

Lifestyle, not genetics, explains most premature heart disease

Physical inactivity, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol play a greater role than genetics…

Some storm-savvy Floridians shrug, others flee or bunker down

Michael James was boarding over the last two windows of his house on Florida’s east coast.…

FCC Grants Temporary Waiver Permitting Use of PACTOR 4 for Hurricane Response and Relief

The FCC has granted ARRL’s emergency request for a temporary waiver to permit only those radio…

New feedback phenomenon found to drive increasing drought and aridity

A new Columbia Engineering study indicates that the world will experience more frequent and more extreme…

Toxic frogs with weak defenses persist in the gene pool alongside stronger competitors

Diversity is a hallmark of life and it shows up in unexpected places. A multi-national team…

Ability to detect directional gaze is not unique to humans

The ability to detect the direction of someone’s gaze is not unique to humans, as had…