How scientists used NASA data to predict the corona of the Aug. 21 Total Solar Eclipse

When the total solar eclipse swept across the United States on Aug. 21, 2017, NASA satellites…

MS risk in children spotted with MRI brain scans

By the time multiple sclerosis (MS) is diagnosed in children, it may be difficult to prevent…

Detailed look at 2-D structure of turbulence in tokamaks

A key hurdle for fusion researchers is understanding turbulence, the ripples and eddies that can cause…

A dietary supplement dampens the brain hyperexcitability seen in seizures or epilepsy

Researchers have found that inducing a biochemical alteration in brain proteins via the dietary supplement glucosamine…

Giant sea bass worth more alive as undersea wonders than as commercial catch

An investigation of the different economic values of giant sea bass finds they are worth more…

Solar research: NASA sounding rocket instrument spots signatures of long-sought small solar flares

Like most solar sounding rockets, the second flight of the FOXSI instrument -- short for Focusing…

Importance of studying sleep and eating in tandem

A new study offers important insights into possible links between sleep and hunger.

Gutters teem with inconspicuous life

Scientists have shown that Parisian street gutters are oases of microscopic life, home to microalgae, fungi,…

‘Roadmap’ to aid osteoporosis treatment development

Scientists have developed a molecular model that may provide a new framework for improving the design…

Genetic clues to spinal stenosis

A new study indicates that certain genetic changes are linked with an increased risk of developing…