Students’ social skills flourish best in groups with similar skill levels

Researchers have found that children who need assistance improving their social skills might benefit more when…

Stern of World War II US destroyer discovered off remote Alaskan island

In the midst of World War II on August 18, 1943, the USS Abner Read struck…

A molecular switch may serve as new target point for cancer and diabetes therapies

If certain signaling cascades are misregulated, diseases like cancer, obesity and diabetes may occur. A mechanism…

Our perceived birth status can affect our adult relationships

Birth status and knowledge about it play a role not only in parents' but also children's…

It’s possible to reverse damage caused by aging cells

What's the secret to aging well? Researchers have answered it -- on a cellular level.

Battery breakthrough: Doubling performance with lithium metal that doesn’t catch fire

A rechargeable battery technology could double the output of today's lithium ion cells -- drastically extending…

Magnetic antiparticles offer new horizons for information technologies

Computer simulations reveal new behavior of antiskyrmions in gradually increased electric currents.

Next 5 years predicted to be abnormally hot

This summer's worldwide heatwave makes 2018 a particularly hot year. As will be the next few…

Male tobacco smokers have brain-wide reduction of CB1 receptors

Chronic, frequent tobacco smokers have a decreased number of cannabinoid CB1 receptors, the 'pot receptor', when…

Study of greater Yellowstone pronghorn finds highway crossing structures a conservation success

A recently published study has confirmed that efforts to protect migrating pronghorn by installing wildlife crossing…