How the limits of the mind shape human language

When we speak, our sentences emerge as a flowing stream of sound. Unless we are really…

Deadly Hurricane Dorian parks itself over the Bahamas

Practically parking itself over the Bahamas for a day and a half, Hurricane Dorian pounded away…

The role of environmental factors and internal regulation in determining the growth of an organism

The body size of a living creature has a direct impact on its fitness—from the simplest…

World's smallest accelerometer points to new era in wearables, gaming

In what could be a breakthrough for body sensor and navigation technologies, researchers at KTH have…

Share your goals — but be careful whom you tell

If you want to achieve a goal, make sure you share your objective with the right…

Cancer now leading cause of death in high-income countries – while heart disease burden persists in low-income and middle-income countries

New research provides unique information on common disease incidence, hospitalization and death, and modifiable cardiovascular risk…

Reactor turns greenhouse gas into pure liquid fuel

An electrocatalysis reactor built at Rice University recycles carbon dioxide to produce pure liquid fuel solutions…

Dorian destruction

This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image features Hurricane Dorian as this devastating storm pummels the Bahamas on 2…

Color-change urine test for cancer shows potential in mouse study

A simple and sensitive urine test developed by Imperial and MIT engineers has produced a color…

Research probes cross-cultural beliefs about sustainability

New research carried out in 12 countries shows most people believe achieving environmental sustainability could hinder…