Alpine tundra releases long-frozen CO2 to the atmosphere, exacerbating climate warming

Thawing permafrost in high-altitude mountain ecosystems may be a stealthy, underexplored contributor to atmospheric carbon dioxide…

Cryptosporidium parasite detected in Minnesota groundwater

When consumed in contaminated water, the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium can cause symptoms of stomach cramps, diarrhea…

New technique could help regrow tissue lost to periodontal disease

About half of all Americans will have periodontal disease at some point in their lives. Characterized…

Medicine and personal care products may lead to new pollutants in waterways

When you flush the toilet, you probably don't think about the traces of the medicine and…

Key to greater efficacy in cancer treatment

Researchers reveal that the number of mitochondria in a cell is, in great part, associated with…

Unprecedented privacy risk with popular health apps

Researchers call for greater regulation and transparency as analysis of medicines-related apps found most directly shared…

Many recovering from addiction have chronic health problems, diminished quality of life

A study shows that more than a third of individuals who consider themselves in recovery from…

Evidence for a Human Geomagnetic Sense

Scientists develop a robust experiment that shows human brain waves respond to changes in Earth-strength magnetic…

Early exposure to pesticides linked to small increased risk of autism spectrum disorder

Exposure to common agricultural pesticides before birth and in the first year of life is associated…

Risk of miscarriage linked strongly to mother’s age and pregnancy history

The risk of miscarriage varies greatly with a woman's age, shows a strong pattern of recurrence,…