New mirror-coating technology promises dramatic improvements in telescopes

An electrical engineer has teamed up with astronomers to improve telescope mirrors using thin-film technology from…

ADHD kids can be still, if they’re not straining their brains

Lack of motivation or boredom with school isn't to blame for squirming by children with Attention…

DNA triggers shape-shifting in hydrogels, opening a new way to make ‘soft robots’

Biochemical engineers have used sequences of DNA molecules to induce shape-changing in water-based gels, demonstrating a…

Parasitic eye infection poses significant threat to UK dogs, warn experts

A parasitic worm that is becoming increasingly common in Europe poses a significant threat to UK…

Owners of seriously ill pets at risk of stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms

Owners of seriously or terminally ill pets are more likely to suffer with stress and symptoms…

Toy gun popular with kids can cause serious eye injury, warn doctors

A toy gun that is popular with children can cause serious eye injuries, warn doctors in…

Taking a break from dieting may improve weight loss

Avoiding continuous dieting may be the key to losing weight and keeping the kilos off, the…

Analyzing the language of color

Languages tend to divide the "warm" part of the color spectrum into more color words, such…

Fake news more likely to thrive online due to lowered fact-checking

Fake news is more likely to thrive online due to lowered fact-checking, according to new American…

New lung cell type discovered

A new lung cell type that is implicated in the body's innate immune defense against the…