Cold weather increases the risk of fatal opioid overdoses

While the precise reasons are unclear, an analysis of overdose deaths in Rhode Island and Connecticut…

A new 2D magnet draws future devices closer

Scientists have discovered a new type of 2D magnetic material that can be integrated into spintronic…

Topical cream shows promise in treatment of skin pigmentation disease, vitiligo

A US nationwide phase II clinical trial has found that a topical cream was extremely effective…

Managing the risk of aggressive dog behavior

Aggressive behavior in pet dogs is a serious problem for dog owners across the world, with…

Dinoflagellate plankton glow so that their predators won't eat them

Some dinoflagellate plankton species are bioluminescent, with a remarkable ability to produce light to make themselves…

Wheat myth debunked by a major new study

The myth that modern wheat varieties are more heavily reliant on pesticides and fertilisers is debunked…

Climate change threatens commercial fishers from Maine to North Carolina

Most fishing communities from North Carolina to Maine are projected to face declining fishing options unless…

How certain antibiotic combinations could defeat 'superbugs'

A sneaky form of antibiotic resistance called “heteroresistance” is more widespread than previously appreciated, scientists at…

Climate change had significant impact on Amazon communities before arrival of Europeans

Climate change had a significant impact on people living in the Amazon rainforest before the arrival…

Meteors help Martian clouds form

How did the Red Planet get all of its clouds? CU Boulder researchers may have discovered…