Exploding waves from colliding dissipative pulses

The interaction of traveling waves in dissipative systems, physical systems driven by energy dissipation, can yield…

New cost-effective instrument measures molecular dynamics on a picosecond timescale

Studying the photochemistry has shown that ultraviolet radiation can set off harmful chemical reactions in the…

Digital media use linked to behavioral problems in kids

Teens who spend lots of time using digital devices are prone to psychiatric problems, reports a…

High vinculin levels help keep aging fruit fly hearts young

A new discovery in how heart muscles maintain their shape in fruit flies sheds light on…

Social isolation: Animals that break away from the pack can influence evolution

For some animals -- such as beetles, ants, toads, and primates -- short-term social isolation can…

Transmission of specific colors of light over long distances

Researchers have reached a new milestone on the way to optical computing, or the use of…

While men lose more weight on low-carb diets, women show improved artery flexibility

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1 out of 3 American…

Newly discovered shark species honors female pioneer

The 'Shark Lady,' has received the ultimate ichthyologist honor: having a new species of shark, Squalus…

Why men might recover from flu faster than women

Men may recover more quickly from influenza infections because they produce more of a key lung-healing…

Incarceration of parents impacts health of their children into adulthood

A new study found that young adults who had a parent incarcerated during their childhood are…