New sensor could help doctors monitor patient progress from a distance

A self-powered sensor could allow doctors to remotely monitor the recovery of surgical patients. The small,…

Stellar ‘swarms’ help astronomers understand the evolution of stars

Researchers have identified nearly a thousand potential members and 31 confirmed members of stellar associations --…

In warming Arctic, major rivers show surprising changes in carbon chemistry

New research suggests that the same factors driving the Arctic's changing climate are fueling a geological…

The ‘invisible hand’ doesn’t control markets

New socioeconomic research has found that a market disruptor has turned the 'invisible hand' theory on…

New compact hyperspectral system captures 5-D images

Researchers have developed a compact imaging system that can measure the shape and light-reflection properties of…

Multiple facets of biodiversity reduce variability of grassland biomass production

A new study shows that plant evolutionary history plays a critical role in regulating year-to-year variation…

Temperature model predicts regional and seasonal virus transmission by mosquitoes

Scientists have built a model that predicts how temperature affects the spread of Ross River virus,…

New approach makes sprayed droplets hit and stick to their targets

Engineers have devised a new way to make sprayed droplets hit and stick to their targets.…

Novel brain network linked to chronic pain in Parkinson’s disease

Scientists have revealed a novel brain network that links pain in Parkinson's disease to a specific…

Scientists alter membrane proteins to make them easier to study

By making hydrophobic sections water-soluble, researchers hope to learn more about protein structures.