New method of characterizing graphene

Scientists have developed a new method of characterizing graphene's properties without applying disruptive electrical contacts, allowing…

Nanosubmarine with self-destroying activity

Autonomous targeting and release of drugs at their site of action are desired features of nanomedical…

Connecting the bots: Researchers uncover invisible influence on social media

A trending story on Twitter could mean thousands of people care about an issue -- or…

Does stress lead to lengthier periods of sick leave?

The duration of a person’s unfitness for work is determined by more than his/her primary diagnosis.…

Death by volcano?

The discovery of anomalously high levels of mercury in rocks from the Ordivician geological period has…

Stem cells yield nature’s blueprint for body’s vasculature

The developmental pathway that gives rise to the different types of cells that make up human…

There’s more to this exercise program for older adults than bicep curls

Exercise is good for older adults. But what kind is best? The answer to that question…

Unexpected presence of glucose receptor in ovarian cancer links metabolism to most aggressive cases

A new study of non-diabetic women with ovarian cancer reveals a potential correlation and area for…

Researchers discover mechanism that controls bone formation, function

A mechanism that controls the formation and function of plate-like nanocrystals that play a critical role…

Frequency modulation accelerates the research of quantum technologies

In quantum devices, frequency modulation is utilized in controlling interactions. A new article discusses the physics…