‘Tensor algebra’ software speeds big-data analysis 100-fold

Researchers have created a new system that automatically produces code optimized for sparse data.

Tracking mosquitoes with your cellphone

A simple recording of a mosquito's buzz on a cellphone could contribute to a global-scale mosquito…

Little-known fruits contain powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant agents

Research shows that five fruit species native to Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest biome have bioactive properties as…

Uncomfortable sight from an ancient reflex of the eye

The eyes are for seeing, but they have other important biological functions, including automatic visual reflexes…

Elderly chromosomes activate genes differently than in the young

Grey hair, wisdom, and wrinkles on our skin mark us as we age, but it's the…

Chromosome organization emerges from 1-D patterns

Researchers have developed a method to predict how a human chromosome folds based solely on the…

How to store information in your clothes invisibly, without electronics

Computer scientists have created fabrics and fashion accessories that can store data -- from security codes…

Spooky conservation: Saving endangered species over our dead bodies

The secret to the survival of critically endangered wildlife could lie beyond the grave. A reseacher…

How to detect the risk of dyslexia before learning to read

Almost 10 percent of the world population suffers dyslexia. Establishing an early diagnosis would allow the…

Strong maternal antibodies for HIV ineffective for protecting infants from HIV

HIV+ mothers who possess a strong neutralizing antibody response may be more likely to pass the…