Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation may increase the risk of hypertension, a known cause of heart disease and stroke

A long-term study of Russian nuclear plant workers suggests that prolonged low-dose radiation exposure increases the…

Scientists discover evolutionary link to modern-day sea echinoderms

Scientists have discovered a new species that lived more than 500 million years ago -- a…

Link between starch digestion gene, gut bacteria

A newly discovered relationship between genetic variation and the gut microbiome could help nutritionists personalize their…

Blood pressure drug shows no benefit in Parkinson’s disease

A study of a blood pressure drug does not show any benefit for people with Parkinson's…

Perils of water polo head injuries

Water polo athletes take note: A new study maps out the frequency of head injuries in…

What happens when schools go solar? Overlooked benefits

Rooftop solar projects at schools could reduce harmful air pollution, help the environment and enhance student…

Fifteen years of mosquito data implicate species most likely to transmit West Nile virus in Iowa

A study which analyzed 15 years of mosquito surveillance data shows Iowa's western counties experience a…

Researchers putting the brakes on lethal childhood cancer

Researchers conclude that blocking MYC could be 'unexpectedly effective' in treating MRT as well as other…

Sculpting super-fast light pulses

Researchers have developed a novel and compact method of shaping ultrafast light pulses.

Obstacles to overcome before operating fleets of drones becomes reality

The technology exists to replace a single remote controlled drone with an automated fleet, but a…