Rapid cellphone charging getting closer to reality

The ability to charge cellphones in seconds is one step closer after researchers used nanotechnology to…

Large declines seen in teen substance abuse, delinquency

In recent years, teens have become far less likely to abuse alcohol, nicotine and illicit drugs,…

Looking for errors in a ‘black box’

Researchers are shining a light into the black box of deep learning systems with DeepXplore, the…

Triclosan accumulates in toothbrushes, potentially prolonging users’ exposure

In September, a ban on triclosan in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels and wipes went into effect…

Energy firm branding not deals influences customer switching

Energy companies in the UK are using specific branding approaches instead of product innovation to keep…

Blood-thinning drugs appear to protect against dementia as well as stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Blood-thinning drugs not only reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) but…

Weak social ties a killer for male whales

Male killer whales are more likely to die if they are not at the center of…

Organic material matters

Researchers have tested the capability of a novel nanoparticle to remove cadmium toxicity from a freshwater…

Fireworks in space

Some of the most exciting things that we've seen from looking at gene expression in space…

Researchers introduce new method for monitoring indian summer monsoon

Researchers have created a tool for objectively defining the onset and demise of the Indian Summer…