Scientists unlock the properties of new 2D material

A new two-dimensional material has become a reality, thanks to scientists. The research succeeded in the…

Sunscreen users receive less than half the sun protection they think, study finds

Researchers have assessed just how much sun protection people actually receive, based on typical use. It…

Treatments for cancer and sickle cell disease deplete germ cells in young boys

Scientists have discovered that some treatments for cancer and sickle cell disease can destroy the germ…

Rice with fewer stomata requires less water and is better suited for climate change

A new study finds that engineered rice lines with low stomatal density used just 60 percent…

Blood test can predict optimal treatment for advanced prostate cancer, study finds

Scientists have demonstrated that a blood test can predict how patients with advanced prostate cancer will…

Widespread connections among neurons help the brain distinguish smells

Organization -- or lack of it -- in brain's piriform cortex allows us to differentiate one…

Omega-3s help keep kids out of trouble

Something as simple as a dietary supplement could reduce disruptive, even abusive behavior, according to newly…

Intractable hiccups may be more common than we think

Everyone gets hiccups, but some people suffer intractable hiccups that last longer than a month. Intractable…

Averting toxic chats: Computer model predicts when online conversations turn sour

The internet offers the potential for constructive dialogue and cooperation, but online conversations too often degenerate…

Intestinal virus study shows major changes associated with inflammatory bowel disease

A new study comparing healthy and diseased mouse intestinal tracts shows unexpected changes in viral communities.