Can seagrass help fight ocean acidification?

Seagrass meadows could play a limited, localized role in alleviating ocean acidification in coastal ecosystems, according…

Small amounts of pharmaceuticals found in north central Pa. rural well water

Drinking water from wells in rural north central Pennsylvania had low levels of pharmaceuticals, according to…

Mapping of magnetic particles in the human brain

Researchers have for the first time mapped the distribution of magnetic particles in the human brain.…

Spatz 10-Step System: A national model for breastfeeding

Mothers of critically ill infants may not receive necessary breastfeeding support, because their babies may be…

The tipping point: Service sector employees are more susceptible to mental health issues

Service workers who rely on tips are at greater risk for depression, sleep problems and stress…

Fruit flies farm their own probiotics

A new study offers a new tool to study bacteria-host interaction. Scientists have revealed how the…

Smart phone use: Distracted pedestrians walk slower and are less steady on their feet

Engineers have analyzed just how mobile device use affects pedestrians, and their findings could help develop…

Creating a (synthetic) song from a zebra finch’s muscle

Birds create songs by moving muscles in their vocal organs to vibrate air passing through their…

Single-cell RNA profiling

A team has improved both the sensitivity and efficiency of a popular method for single-cell RNA…

160-year-old mystery about the origin of skeletons solved

Scientists have used powerful X-rays to peer inside the skeletons of some of our oldest vertebrate…