Thermoelectric power: New ways to power portable electronics, sensors

Scientists have reported significant advances in the thermoelectric performance of organic semiconductors based on carbon nanotube…

Scientists elevate quantum dot solar cell world record

Researchers have established a new world efficiency record for quantum dot solar cells, at 13.4 percent.

Stable, affordable homes don’t just help patients, they save taxpayer dollars

By investing in housing, hospitals can help build healthier communities and save money by stemming the…

Illuminated pajamas treat newborns for jaundice

Babies who suffer from jaundice after birth are treated with shortwave light. Researchers have now developed…

Voting does not reduce crime, study shows

Voting does not make people less likely to subsequently commit a crime, a randomized controlled experiment…

Religious affiliation at the end of life is changing globally

The worldwide pattern of religious affiliation at the time of death is expected to change over…

Locus coeruleus activity linked with hyperarousal in PTSD

A new study has linked signs of heightened arousal and reactivity -- a core symptom of…

Stay focused, if you can

What makes some people better able to resist temptation than others? Researchers are set to explore…

Prenatal exposure to BPA at low levels can affect gene expression in developing rat brain

Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) at levels below those currently considered safe for humans affects…

How a $10 microchip turns 2-D ultrasound machines to 3-D imaging devices

Technology that keeps track of how your smartphone is oriented can now give $50,000 ultrasound machines…