New understanding of sophistication of microbial warfare

Researchers explain how viruses make a molecular decoy that is used to subvert the CRISPR-Cas bacterial…

Meet India’s starry dwarf frog, lone member of newly discovered ancient lineage

The starry dwarf frog is an expert hider. Plunging into leaf litter at the slightest disturbance,…

Lower costs associated with late-preterm steroid therapy

An analysis of a previous study has found more evidence to support giving the steroid betamethasone…

Autonomous vehicles could be an environmental boon or disaster, depending on public policy

Widespread use of autonomous vehicles (AVs) could either massively increase or drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions…

Investigation of the origin of heavy elements

Atomic physicists working on nuclear fusion research succeeded in computing the world's highest accuracy atomic data…

Adolescents are more likely than adults to use fruit- and candy-flavored e-cigarettes, study finds

As the FDA looks for more information on e-cigarettes and e-juice flavors, a new study shows…

Groundbreaking test for PTSD developed

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking blood test that could help more accurately diagnose those suffering from…

Impacts of marine and freshwater predators on ecosystems and society

A new study reports on the diverse ways that aquatic predators, such as sharks and alligators,…

Elucidation of structural property in Li-ion batteries that deliver ultra-fast charging

Scientists have found a way of greatly improving the performance of LiCoO2 cathodes in Li-ion batteries…

Air pollution causes 8.8 million extra early deaths a year

Air pollution could be causing double the number of extra deaths a year in Europe than…