Unlocking the mysteries of memory — and potentially enhancing it

Memory acts like an anchor, reminding us of past experiences that have made us who we…

Olive mill wastewater transformed: From pollutant to bio-fertilizer, biofuel

Olive oil has long been a popular kitchen staple. Yet producing the oil creates a vast…

Iron supplements have long-term benefits for low birth-weight babies

Babies classified as low birth weight (under 2,500 grams) are at risk of iron deficiency, which…

Ancient ink for cancer treatment

For hundreds of years, Chinese calligraphers have used a plant-based ink to create beautiful messages and…

Increased arterial stiffness linked to restrictive spirometry pattern and reduced forced vital capacity

Increased arterial stiffness is a known predictor of cardiovascular diseases in different populations, including healthy subjects…

Total solar eclipse viewed from space

While people across the nation gazed at August's total solar eclipse from Earth, a bread loaf-sized…

Teens’ online friendships just as meaningful as face-to-face ones

Many parents worry about how much time teenagers spend texting, sharing selfies and engaging in other…

New iceberg calved from Pine Island Glacier

A new iceberg calved from Pine Island Glacier -- one of the main outlets where ice…

Drug slows stomach emptying, may individualize obesity treatment, study shows

Liraglutide injection, a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity is associated with…

On a collision course with game theory

How do pedestrians behave in a large crowd? How do they avoid collisions? How can their…