Scientists put ichthyosaurs in virtual water tanks

Using computer simulations and 3D models, paleontologists have uncovered more detail on how Mesozoic sea dragons…

Dinosaurs were thriving before asteroid strike that wiped them out

Dinosaurs were unaffected by long-term climate changes and flourished before their sudden demise by asteroid strike,…

Scientists identify gene partnerships that promote spinal cord regeneration

Scientists have identified gene 'partners' in the axolotl salamander that, when activated, allow the neural tube…

Engineers develop inexpensive, smart stop sign to improve driver safety

According to the US Department of Transportation, more than half of all roadway fatalities occur on…

Low-carb diet tied to common heart rhythm disorder

Low-carb diets are all the rage, but can cutting carbohydrates spell trouble for your heart? People…

One device, many frequencies: Researchers create a unique, tiny resonator

A new finding could ultimately help improve the army of tiny, vibrating components found in a…

Sleep tight! Researchers identify the beneficial role of sleep

Why do animals sleep? Why do humans 'waste' a third of their lives sleeping? Researchers now…

Global analysis of billions of Wikipedia searches reveals biodiversity secrets

Researchers have found that the way in which people use the internet is closely tied to…

Genetic ‘usual suspects’ identified in researchers’ new list

After analyzing tens of thousands of data samples, researchers have created a list of genes that…

Gaining a little weight after quitting tobacco is offset by the benefits for people with diabetes

People with diabetes who quit smoking tobacco may have a lower risk of heart attacks, strokes…