Optimal age of puppy cuteness optimized

Canine researchers reveals more about the depth and origin of the human-dog relationship.

The first wireless flying robotic insect takes off

Engineers have created RoboFly, the first wireless flying robotic insect. RoboFly is slightly heavier than a…

New robot concept uses responsive materials to swim through water

Engineers have created a soft robot that does not rely on a motor to propel itself…

Some calories more harmful than others

While calories from any food have the potential to increase the risk of obesity and other…

Savanna chimpanzees suffer from heat stress

An international team of scientists has studied the physiological parameters of savanna and rainforest chimpanzees and…

Love hurts: Spats with spouse may worsen chronic pain, other symptoms

For patients with chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes, arguments with a spouse may have physical…

Scientists crack how primordial life on Earth might have replicated itself

Scientists have created a new type of genetic replication system which demonstrates how the first life…

A green approach to making ammonia could help feed the world

Researchers have developed a new 'green' approach to making ammonia that may help make feeding the…

Superbug MRSA infections less costly, but still deadly

Drug-resistant staph infections continue to be deadlier than those that are not resistant and treatable with…

Traditional knowledge sheds light on changing East Greenland climate and polar bear hunt

Inuit polar bear hunters in East Greenland report changes to their subsistence hunting patterns as well…