The math of doughnuts: ‘Moonshine’ sheds light on elliptic curves

Mathematicians have opened a new chapter in the theory of moonshine, one which begins to harness…

Positive, negative or neutral, it all matters: NASA explains space radiation

Charged particles may be small, but they matter to astronauts. NASA's Human Research Program (HRP) is…

Being active saves lives whether a gym workout, walking to work or washing the floor

Any activity is good for people to meet the current guideline of 30 minutes of activity…

Alternative splicing, an important mechanism for cancer

Scientists discover several alterations in this cellular process with implications in cancer by analyzing samples from…

Preterm children have more medical sleep problems but fall asleep more independently

A new study suggests that while healthy preterm children have more medical sleep problems than full-term…

New technique accurately digitizes transparent objects

A new imaging technique makes it possible to precisely digitize clear objects and their surroundings, an…

Strong alcohol policies help reduce alcohol-involved homicides

Stronger alcohol policies, including taxes and sales restrictions, have been shown to reduce the likelihood of…

Babies can learn that hard work pays off

A new study reveals babies as young as 15 months can learn the value of hard…

Ozark grasslands experience major increase in trees and shrubs

Woody vegetation, such as trees and shrubs, has increased dramatically in Ozark grasslands over the past…

‘Labyrinth’ chip could help monitor aggressive cancer stem cells

Inspired by the Labyrinth of Greek mythology, a new chip etched with fluid channels sends blood…