Mirror image: Higher-quality pictures of biospecimens

Researchers have improved the speed, resolution, and light efficiency of an optical microscope by switching from…

Epigenetic editing reveals surprising insights into early breast cancer development

Changing the epigenetic code of a single gene is enough to cause a healthy breast cell…

High-efficiency building bloopers revealed

Many researchers know that new high-efficiency buildings don't typically get used as intended. The numbers don't…

How to manage forest pests in the Anthropocene? Bring theory

A survivor's guide to why forests around the world are being impacted by invasive pests and…

Memory complaints and cognitive decline: Data from the GuidAge study

A memory complaint, also called Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD), is a subjective disorder that appears to…

Fuel cell X-ray study details effects of temperature and moisture on performance

To find the right balance of moisture and temperature in a specialized type of hydrogen fuel…

Exposure to benzene during pregnancy: a pilot study raises concerns in British Columbia

New research reveals that 29 pregnant women living near natural-gas hydraulic fracturing sites had a median…

Ancient life form discovered in remote Tasmanian valley

Scientists have uncovered rare, living stromatolites deep within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Omega-6 fatty acids do not promote low-grade inflammation

The higher the serum linoleic acid level, the lower the CRP, according to a new study.…

How bacteria get their groove: Mechanism behind flagellar motility

Most motile bacteria move by the use of flagella. While the flagellar motor components have been…