Risky opioid prescriptions linked to higher chance of death

Most people who misuse opioids are first exposed to the drugs through prescriptions so improving prescribing…

Organic crystals twist, bend, and heal

Crystals are brittle and inelastic? A novel class of smart, bendable crystalline organic materials has challenged…

Are smarter animals are bigger troublemakers?

A new paper examines whether smarter animals might be better at learning to live in cities…

Novel information about the effects of in vitro fertilization on embryonic growth

In vitro fertilization affects the regulatory region of genes essential for placental and embryonic growth, as…

Best evidence of rare black hole captured

Scientists have been able to prove the existence of small black holes and those that are…

Targeting the engine room of the cancer cell

Researchers have developed a highly innovative computational framework that can support personalized cancer treatment by matching…

Neuroscientists map brain’s response to cold touch

Neuroscientists have mapped the feeling of cool touch to the brain's insula in a mouse model.…

Cementless fly ash binder makes concrete ‘green’

Engineers have developed a composite binder made primarily of fly ash, a byproduct of coal-fired power…

Daily fasting works for weight loss, finds report on 16:8 diet

Daily fasting is an effective tool to reduce weight and lower blood pressure, according to a…

Meeting Paris climate targets will require a substantial reallocation of global investment

A new analysis by an international team of scientists shows that low carbon investments will need…