Large multi-ethnic genome-wide association study of asthma identifies novel associations

A large, multi-ethnic genome-wide association study (GWAS) of asthma identified novel associations with potential relevance for…

Potential effects of large-scale projects designed to offset Earth’s changing climate

Climate engineering research is too focused on specific aspects of individual projects, argues an expert. She…

At last, acknowledging royal women’s political power

Across the globe in a variety of societies, royal women found ways to advance the issues…

A novel data-compression technique for faster computer programs

A novel technique rethinks hardware data compression to free up more memory used by computers and…

New form of laser for sound

The optical laser has grown to a $10 billion global technology market since it was invented…

NASA’s Cassini reveals surprises with Titan’s lakes

On its final flyby of Saturn's largest moon in 2017, NASA's Cassini spacecraft gathered radar data…

Additional routine ultrasounds benefit mothers and babies, and could be cost saving, study finds

Offering universal late pregnancy ultrasounds at 36 weeks' gestation eliminates undiagnosed breech presentation of babies, lowers…

Oxytocin could help treat alcohol use disorder

The neuropeptide oxytocin blocks enhanced drinking in alcohol-dependent rats, according to a new study.

Mindful body awareness training during treatment for drug addiction helps prevent relapse

A novel type of body awareness training helps women recover from drug addiction, according to new…

What Earth’s gravity reveals about climate change

On March 17, 2002, the satellite duo GRACE was launched to map the Earth's gravity field…