Earlier school start times may increase risk of adolescent depression and anxiety

Teenagers with school starting times before 8:30 a.m. may be at particular risk of experiencing depression…

Computer model unravels knotty problems in DNA

If you've ever tried to untangle a pair of earbuds, you'll understand how loops and cords…

Low-cost, high-volume services make up big portion of spending on unneeded health care

Low-cost, high-volume health services account for a high percentage of unnecessary health spending, adding strain to…

Mars’ moon Phobos examined in a different light

NASA's longest-lived mission to Mars has gained its first look at the Martian moon Phobos, pursuing…

Modified peptides could boost plant growth and development

A new study of peptide hormones critical for plant development could result in wide-ranging benefits for…

How much can watching hockey stress your heart?

A new study suggests that both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat can…

A need for bananas? Dietary potassium regulates calcification of arteries

Researchers have shown, for the first time, that reduced dietary potassium promotes elevated aortic stiffness in…

Caution ahead: The growing challenge for drivers’ attention

Many of the infotainment features in most 2017 vehicles are so distracting they should not be…

Folding of the cerebral cortex: Identification of important neurons

Folds in the cerebral cortex in mammals are believed to be indispensable for higher brain functions…

A novel textile material that keeps itself germ-free

Scientists have developed a novel weapon in the battle against deadly hospital-acquired infections -- a textile…