Heritable genome editing: Action needed to secure responsible way forward

An independent inquiry has concluded that editing the DNA of a human embryo, sperm, or egg…

Protecting tropical forest carbon stocks may not prevent large-scale species loss

As the world seeks to curb human-induced climate change, will protecting the carbon of tropical forests…

Breast cancer follow-up imaging varies widely, study finds

Follow-up imaging for women with non-metastatic breast cancer varies widely across the country, according to a…

Researchers make and test atom-thick boron’s unique domains

Defects are often observed when making borophene, the single-atom form of boron, but unlike in other…

Why pulsed sparks make for better ignition

Researchers have learned the mechanisms behind a means of improved ignition, helping to open the door…

We may have less control over our thoughts than previously assumed

A new study suggests that we have less control over our conscious thoughts than previously assumed.

Electronic stickers to streamline large-scale ‘internet of things’

Researchers have developed a new fabrication method that makes tiny, thin-film electronic circuits peelable from a…

New ALS therapy in clinical trials

New research indicates an investigational therapy for an inherited form of ALS extends survival and reverses…

Single-celled architects inspire new nanotechnology

Scientists have designed a range of nanostructures resembling marine diatoms -- tiny unicellular creatures. To achieve…

Magnetized wire could be used to detect cancer in people

A magnetic wire used to snag scarce and hard-to-capture tumor cells could prove to be a…