Molecular ‘pulleys’ improve battery performance

Scientists have reported a molecular pulley binder for high-capacity silicon anodes of lithium ion batteries.

Paying people to protect forests is worth it

A new study suggests that paying people to conserve their trees could be a highly cost-effective…

Faulty support cells disrupt communication in brains of people with schizophrenia

New research has identified the culprit behind the wiring problems in the brains of people with…

Genetic predisposition to breast cancer due to non-BRCA mutations in Ashkenazi Jewish women

Genetic mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in Ashkenazi…

Laser treatment reduces eye floaters

Patients reported improvement in symptoms of eye floaters after treatment with a laser, according to a…

Is mental health associated with perception of nasal function?

A study of preoperative patients for rhinoplasty suggests poor mental well-being and low self-esteem were associated…

Use of cognitive abilities to care for grandkids may have driven evolution of menopause

Instead of having more children, a grandmother may pass on her genes more successfully by using…

Google searches can be used to track dengue in underdeveloped countries

An analytical tool that combines Google search data with government-provided clinical data can quickly and accurately…

Elephant seals recognize each other by the rhythm of their calls

Every day, humans pick up on idiosyncrasies such as slow drawls, high-pitched squeaks, or hints of…

Crustal limestone platforms feed carbon to many of Earth’s arc volcanoes

A new analysis suggests that much of the carbon released from volcanic arcs, chains of volcanoes…