A new way to mix oil and water

MIT researchers discovered a new way to get oil and water to mix, and stay mixed,…

Visual intelligence is not the same as IQ

The first study of individual variation in visual ability has shown that there is a broad…

Endurance training helpful in recovery from muscle inflammation, new study shows

Endurance training can actually be helpful in dealing with muscle inflammation, according to a new article.

Exposure to BPA during pregnancy may cause health problems for offspring

A chemical called bisphenol A -- BPA -- used in plastic packaging and in the linings…

Survival of the least-fit: Antiviral drug selectively targets the nastiest viruses

An antiviral drug that inhibits a virus' replication machinery selectively targets the most aggressive viruses, according…

Learning two languages does not limit academic potential for Head Start students

Not all dual-language learners are at risk academically, but as a group, these students are often…

Wireless handheld spectrometer transmits data to smartphone

A new smartphone-compatible device that is held like a pencil could make it practical to acquire…

Dozens of new wildlife corridors identified for African mammals

Researchers have identified 52 potential wildlife corridors linking protected areas across Tanzania. Using a combination of…

Research examines impact of coral bleaching on Western Australia’s coastline

The 2016 mass bleaching event on Western Australia's coastline is the most severe global bleaching event…

A warbler’s flashy yellow throat? There are genes for that

Birds get their bright red, orange and yellow plumage from carotenoid pigments -- responsible for many…