Aging slows perception of falls

Seniors need twice as long as young adults to realize they are falling, a delay that…

Average wages for all workers, men and women, have increased as a result of women joining the workforce

Economists are continually examining the effect of the economy on women, but this male-dominated field seems…

One of planet’s largest volcanic eruptions

Researchers have determined that the Pacific Northwest was home to one of the Earth's largest known…

Anticipated social media buzz can drive tourism

How much positive feedback travelers think they’ll get on social media can predict whether they intend…

World will have more obese children and adolescents than underweight by 2022

The number of obese children and adolescents (aged 5 to 19 years) worldwide has risen tenfold…

Better mini brains could help scientists identify treatments for Zika-related brain damage

Researchers have developed an improved technique for creating simplified human brain tissue from stem cells. Because…

Scientists reveal how inflammation affects the life of brain cells

New research reveals how blood inflammation affects the birth and death of brain cells, which could…

Citrus fruit peel: Potential alternative to mosquito control discovered

Natural essential oils extracted from the peel of a citrus fruit could be an effective new…

New Zika serotypes may emerge, researcher warns

The virus is mutating very fast in Brazilian patients. Appearance of new serotypes could hinder development…

Gold ‘nanoprobes’ used to track blood flow in tiny vessels

Scientists have designed gold nanoparticles, no bigger than 100 nanometers, which can be coated and used…