Tall ice-cliffs may trigger big calving events — and fast sea-level rise

Glaciers that drain ice sheets such as Antarctica or Greenland often flow into the ocean, ending…

Teens who seek solitude may know what’s best for them

Teens who choose to spend time alone may know what's best for them, according to new…

Energy monitor can find electrical failures before they happen

A new system can monitor the behavior of all electric devices within a building, ship, or…

Anti-TB drugs can increase risk of TB re-infection

Current treatments for tuberculosis (TB) are very effective in controlling TB infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis…

Paleontologists report world’s biggest Tyrannosaurus rex

Paleontologists have just reported the world's biggest Tyrannosaurus rex and the largest dinosaur skeleton ever found…

Like mountaineers, nerves need expert guidance to find their way

Similar to the dozens of Sherpas that guide hikers up treacherous Himalayan mountains to reach a…

Ankle exoskeleton fits under clothes for potential broad adoption

The device does not require additional components such as batteries or actuators carried on the back…

How the ‘good feeling’ can influence the purchase of sustainable chocolate

More and more products carry ethical labels such as fair-trade or organic, which consumers view positively.…

Obese mouse mothers trigger heart problems in offspring

Mitochondria manufacture energy in every cell of the body, including heart muscle cells. A new study…

Developing new organic materials for electronics

A scientist has new ways of accelerating the development of new organic materials for electronics. The…