New study highlights exaggerated physical differences between male and female superheroes

Superheroes like Thor and Black Widow may have what it takes to save the world in…

Wearable sensors could leverage biotechnology to monitor personal, environmental data

In an effort to enhance Soldier lethality, Army researchers are developing biorecognition receptors capable of consistent…

Diving deep into water and energy trade-offs

Two papers by Michigan State University (MSU) scientists begin challenging a more simplistic, input/output view of…

Research sparks new insights on laser welding

On its surface, the work is deceptively simple: Shoot a high-power laser beam onto a piece…

Peanut genome sequenced with unprecedented accuracy

Improved pest resistance and drought tolerance are among potential benefits of an international effort in which…

NASA satellites track Tropical Cyclone Fani along Eastern India’s coastline

NASA's Aqua and Terra satellites have been providing infrared, microwave and visible imagery of Tropical Cyclone…

Improved risk management for geothermal systems

Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) are considered a promising source of energy that is clean, provides a…

Wolves more prosocial than pack dogs in touchscreen experiment

In a touchscreen-based task that allowed individual animals to provide food to others, wolves behaved more…

Hippos, the animal silicon pumps

The excrement of hippos plays an important role in the ecosystem of African lakes and rivers.…

Resolving the ‘invisible’ gold puzzle

The Carlin-type gold deposits in Nevada, U.S., are the origin of five percent of the global…