Rivers raged on Mars late into its history

Scientists have catalogued these rivers to conclude that significant river runoff persisted on Mars later into…

Artificial intelligence can improve X-ray identification of pacemakers in emergencies

Researchers have created new artificial intelligence software that can identify cardiac rhythm devices in x-rays more…

New, more realistic simulator will improve self-driving vehicle safety before road testing

Scientists have developed data-driven simulation technology that combines photos, videos, real-world trajectory, and behavioral data into…

Dramatic housing transformation in sub-Saharan Africa revealed for first time

Housing with improved water and sanitation, sufficient living area and durable construction has doubled in sub-Saharan…

Kids store 1.5 megabytes of information to master their native language

Learning one's native language may seem effortless. But new research suggests that language acquisition between birth…

Traveling-wave tubes: The unsung heroes of space exploration

What do televisions and space exploration have in common? No, we're not talking about a cheesy…

Retinal prion disease study redefines role for brain cells

Scientists studying the progression of inherited and infectious eye diseases that can cause blindness have found…

Codifying the universal language of honey bees

In a paper appearing in April's issue of Animal Behaviour researchers decipher the instructive messages encoded…

Freshwater coastal erosion alters global carbon budget

Shoreline erosion can transform freshwater wetlands from carbon-storage pools to carbon sources, according to a new…

Autonomous weed control via smart robots

Soybean fields are becoming increasingly infested with a glyphosate-resistant weed called 'palmer amaranth.' One pesticide currently…