NASA keeps a close eye on tiny stowaways

Wherever you find people, you also find bacteria and other microorganisms. The International Space Station is…

Study of US seniors strengthens link between air pollution and premature death

A new study of 60 million Americans -- about 97 percent of people age 65 and…

Scientists identify cause, possible treatment for life-threatening gut condition

Investigators have discovered a genetic cause and potential treatment strategy for a rare immune disorder called…

Researchers help develop technique for assessing, reducing risk of future stroke

Using health records, researchers developed an algorithm for scoring the risk of a stroke patient experiencing…

Nanostructures taste the rainbow

Combining nanophotonics and thermoelectrics, engineers generate materials capable of distinguishing between tiny differences in wavelengths of…

Paving the way for promising treatment for hot flashes

Fifteen years ago, Dr. Naomi Rance was at work when she experienced her first hot flash.…

What’s on your skin? Archaea, that’s what

It turns out your skin is crawling with single-celled microorganisms -- and they're not just bacteria.…

Super-strong metal made for next tech frontier

Engineers have developed a strong, durable new material to help shape advanced MEMS sensors needed for…

How family and friends influence breast cancer treatment decisions

When a woman walks into the oncologist's office, she's usually not alone. In fact, a new…

Slow-growing ponderosas survive mountain pine beetle outbreaks

Slow-growing ponderosa pines may have a better chance of surviving mountain pine beetle outbreaks in western…