Hazardous patterns of prescription opioid misuse in the US

Among adults aged 18 years and older, 31 percent used prescription opioids only as prescribed by…

Why initial UTIs increase susceptibility to further infection

Researchers have discovered that an initial UTI can set the tone for subsequent infections. In mouse…

Analyzing genomes to improve disease control in poultry

Marek’s disease—a highly contagious viral disease caused by a herpesvirus—is a constant threat to poultry worldwide.…

Researcher hones model to forecast dusty conditions months in advance

Southwestern Kansas in the 1930s saw some of the worst dust storms ever recorded in the…

Hush, baby — the dog is whimpering!

We are all familiar with the sounds of a cat or dog vying for human attention,…

In the Santa Barbara Channel, an underwater sound system tries to keep whales and ships apart

The taut rope that was lowering an underwater listening station to the ocean’s floor collapsed on…

ISS Daily Summary Report – 8/21/2019

International Docking Adapter (IDA)3 Extravehicular Activity (EVA): Crewmembers Nick Hague and Andrew Morgan successfully executed USOS…

Earthquake early-warning sensors being expanded to high-risk areas in California and Nevada

An infusion of federal funding will help expand or strengthen the U.S. Geological Survey’s earthquake early-warning…

The Amazon is burning and smoke from the fires can be seen from space

Forest fires in the Amazon are generating smoke that can be seen from space and may…

New way to make micro-sensors may revolutionize future of electronics

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York researchers have found a way to improve…