New wasps named after biscuits and Doctor Who aliens

Researchers were inspired by everything from chocolate biscuits and Doctor Who aliens when choosing names for…

Study suggests ‘rest is best’ for carpal tunnel and similar injuries

In a new study conducted in rats, researchers found a four-week period of rest was nearly…

Autism symptoms reduced nearly 50 percent two years after fecal transplant

In a new study, researchers demonstrate long-term beneficial effects for children diagnosed with ASD through a…

More than 90% of glacier volume in the Alps could be lost by 2100

New research on how glaciers in the European Alps will fare under a warming climate has…

Astro-ecology: Counting orangutans using star-spotting technology

A groundbreaking scientific collaboration is harnessing technology used to study the luminosity of stars, to carry…

Underwater forests a treasure trove of new drugs

A new study reveals for the first time that a common species of seaweed, Laminaria ochroleuca,…

High-intensity interval training increases injuries, research shows

People who engage in high-intensity interval training are at greater risk for injury, especially in the…

Volunteer birdwatching survey shows effects of temperatures on population of Jays

A study has used data collected by volunteer bird watchers to study how the importance of…

Animal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuries

Animal-assisted therapy can foster social competence in patients with brain injuries and increase their emotional involvement…

Identifying regions that would most benefit from an innovative strategy against malaria

A new analysis identifies African regions where ivermectin administration to livestock would have the greatest impact…