New compounds could be used to treat autoimmune disorders

In autoimmune disorders, the body’s defense system erroneously attacks normal cells, leading to serious health problems.…

New organic flow battery brings decomposing molecules back to life

After years of working on an organic aqueous flow battery, researchers found that their ground-breaking, organic…

Societal values and perceptions shape energy production and use as much as new technology

Societal values and perceptions have shaped the energy landscape as much as the technologies that drive…

'Loser effect' evolves separate from fighting ability

The “loser effect—which causes animals to shy away from violence after losing a fight—evolves independently of…

Malaysia orders tonnes of imported waste to be returned

The country’s government says it has become a dumping ground for wealthier nations. Click…

Canadian lawmakers blast Facebook's execs for snub

Canadian lawmakers have voted to serve a summons on Facebook executives Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg…

Baltimore says it will not pay ransom after cyberattack

The US city of Baltimore, a victim this month of a cyberattack that paralyzed part of…

How prostate cancer cells mimic bone when they metastasize

Researchers describe how prostate cancer cells develop the ability to mimic bone-forming cells called osteoblasts, enabling…

Computer-assisted diagnostic procedure enables earlier detection of brain tumor growth

A computer-assisted diagnostic procedure helps physicians detect the growth of low-grade brain tumors earlier and at…

AccessLab: New workshops to broaden access to scientific research

A team details how to run an innovative approach to understanding evidence called AccessLab. The AccessLab…