Study of material surrounding distant stars shows Earth’s ingredients ‘pretty normal’

The Earth's building blocks seem to be built from 'pretty normal' ingredients, according to researchers working…

Widespread declines in life expectancy across high income countries coincide with rising young adult and midlife mortality in the United States

The ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States is a key contributor to the most recent…

Prehistoric mummy reveals ancient Egyptian embalming ‘recipe’ was around for millennia

The ancient Egyptians developed sophisticated embalming treatments far earlier and across a wider geographical area than…

Poor sleep triggers viral loneliness and social rejection

In a study of sleep-deprived versus well-rested individuals, researchers found that the brains of those lacking…

PARP inhibitor improves progression-free survival in patients with advanced breast cancers

In a randomized, Phase III trial, the PARP inhibitor talazoparib extended progression-free survival (PFS) and improved…

Old species learn new tricks…very slowly

No species lasts forever, and, just as the saying goes, it seems like old species may…

Particles pull last drops of oil from well water

Engineers develop magnetic nanoparticles that separate the last droplets of oil from produced water at wells.

How many American cities protect the rights of employed breastfeeding mothers?

Research found that among the 151 largest cities in the United States, only Philadelphia and New…

New HIV therapy reduces virus, boosts immunity in drug-resistant patients

A new HIV drug reduced viral replication and increased immune cells in individuals with advanced, drug-resistant…

The secret behind cell revival revealed

Scientists identify essential genes for quiescent cells to switch back to dividing mode using fission yeast…