How polymers relax after stressful processing

The polymers that make up synthetic materials need time to de-stress after processing, researchers said. A…

New drug and material discoveries to be untangled in VR

Scientists have developed new virtual reality (VR) cloud-based tools to help academics and industry progress new…

Climate change is making night-shining clouds more visible

Increased water vapor in Earth's atmosphere due to human activities is making shimmering high-altitude clouds more…

Crop-counting robot

Today's crop breeders are trying to boost yields while also preparing crops to withstand severe weather…

Supplemental antioxidants may reduce exacerbations in cystic fibrosis

An antioxidant-enriched vitamin may decrease respiratory exacerbations in people with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to new…

Giant panda population research shows new challenges

Scientists report results of a large-scale study examining giant panda habitat use trends and changing threats…

Teachers lacking educational background in science use inquiry-oriented instruction least

New study shows that eighth-grade science teachers without an educational background in science are less likely…

Gene discovery unlocks mysteries to our immunity

Researchers have identified a new gene that plays a critical role in regulating the body's immune…

Mindfulness is key to tinnitus relief research reveals

New studies suggest mindfulness-based CBT could significantly help tinnitus sufferers.

Does a full hospital mean higher infection risk?

While it might seem obvious that a fuller hospital would mean higher risk of hospital-acquired infections…