Asian Americans top target for threats and harassment during pandemic

Since the very beginning of the pandemic, hate crimes toward Asians and Asian Americans have gotten…

A genetic solution to ensure sorghum stands firm

After decades of study, University of Queensland researchers have identified a genetic solution to the problem…

Lab-made hexagonal diamonds stiffer than natural diamonds

For the first time, researchers have hard evidence that human-made hexagonal diamonds are stiffer than cubic…

Exercise, healthy diet in midlife may prevent serious health conditions in senior years

Regular exercise and a healthy diet for middle-aged adults may be key to achieving optimal cardiometabolic…

Engineers use tiny device to change songbird pitch, improve understanding of human speech

Scientific understanding of the brain regions responsible for speech and communication is limited. Consequently, knowledge of…

Turning back the clock on a severe vision disorder

Children born with a severe form of Leber congenital amaurosis are blind from birth. Researchers have…

Evidence of DNA collection from air

Researchers have shown for the first time that animal DNA shed within the environment can be…

Experimental treatment offers hope of fertility for early menopausal women

Menopause typically signals the end of a woman’s ability to become pregnant. However, in a small…

Floating gardens as a way to keep farming despite climate change

Bangladesh’s floating gardens, built to grow food during flood seasons, could offer a sustainable solution for…

A tale of two forests could reveal path forward for saving endangered lemurs

In one Madagascar forest, the trees teem with lemurs. In another forest just 150 miles away,…