Magnetic vortices: Two independent magnetic skyrmion phases discovered in a single material

For the first time a team of researchers have discovered two different phases of magnetic skyrmions…

Smell receptors in the body could help sniff out disease

A review of more than 200 studies reveals that olfactory receptors -- proteins that bind to…

NASA surveys hurricane damage to Puerto Rico’s forests

On Sept. 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria barreled across Puerto Rico with winds of up to 155…

Do we really buy ‘top-rated’ deals online? New research may surprise you

Anyone who shops online is familiar with those 'top-rated' products or services that rise to the…

Extreme heat and reduced cognitive performance in adults in non-air-conditioned buildings

Students in dormitories without air conditioning performed worse on cognitive tests during a heat wave compared…

Study analyzes opioid overdose risk during and after pregnancy among Massachusetts women

A new study found that opioid overdose events decreased during pregnancy, reaching their lowest level during…

New compounds to treat RSV, Zika virus

A new and promising class of chemical compounds has major potential for treating Zika virus and…

New research could banish guilty feeling for consuming whole dairy products

Enjoying full-fat milk, yogurt, cheese and butter is unlikely to send people to an early grave,…

Scientists discover Earth’s youngest banded iron formation in western China

The discovery of Earth's youngest-ever banded iron formation is changing how scientists understand the evolution of…

Mapping climate corridors

The corridors of land vital for many wildlife species in the face of climate change often…