Forget sperm and eggs, researchers have created embryo stem cells from skin cells

A new, groundbreaking study by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) found a way to transform…

Rethink peak-season pricing in the presence of sharing economy

As hotels experience increased pressure from the growth of hosting sites such as Airbnb, new research…

Cranberry oligosaccharides might help prevent UTIs

Many people have heard that drinking cranberry juice can help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Although…

Transforming waste heat into clean energy

Do you feel the warmth coming off your computer or cell phone? That's wasted energy radiating…

New inspection process freezes parts in ice

"How on Earth did they make that?" asks Francesco Simonetti, commenting on an ice sculpture of…

Drug companies warm up to continuous manufacturing

For decades, most industries, from petrochemicals to paper, have embraced continuous manufacturing processes. In contrast, the…

Narwhals have endured a million years with low genetic diversity, and they’re thriving

Danish researchers have sequenced the genome of a narwhal, the Arctic whale famous for the horn-like…

Scientists track giant ocean vortex from space

Researchers have found a new way to use satellites to monitor the Great Whirl, a massive…

Palm oil’s potential to alleviate poverty depends on where it’s grown

Expansion of oil palm production in remote forest areas requires careful planning and evaluation if the…

Diagnosing urban air pollution exposure with new precision

A new review of studies on levels of urban exposure to airborne pollutants and their effects…