Move towards ‘holy grail’ of computing by creation of brain-like photonic microchips

Scientists have made a crucial step towards unlocking the 'holy grail' of computing -- microchips that…

That cup of coffee may not relieve Parkinson’s symptoms

Contrary to previous research, caffeine may not relieve movement symptoms for people with Parkinson's disease, according…

High cost of truckers not having enough places to park and rest

A pilot study illustrates the high economic cost of having too few safe places for commercial…

The hormone that could be making your dog aggressive

Thousands of people are hospitalized every year for dog bites, and aggressive behavior is a major…

Band gaps, made to order

Engineers have created atomically thin superlattice materials with precision.

Nontraffic injuries and fatalities in young children

From 1990-2014, researchers found more than 11,750 distinct incidents in a variety of venues and vehicles…

New test rapidly diagnoses Zika

Rsearchers have developed a paper-based test that can diagnose Zika infection within 20 minutes. Unlike existing…

How cells recover from the verge of programmed death

Biologists explore the molecular underpinnings of cells that recover from the verge of programmed death.

Earliest evidence for a native African cultigen discovered in Eastern Sudan

Archaeologists examining plant impressions within broken pottery have discovered the earliest evidence for domesticated sorghum in…

New class of molecules may protect brain from stroke, neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists have discovered a new class of molecules in the brain that synchronize cell-to-cell communication and…