A first-ever find in Egypt: 4,000-year-old funerary garden at tomb entrance

Scientists have discovered a 4,000-year-old funerary garden- the first such garden ever to be found- on…

Novel molecular signal for triggering septic shock identified

The mechanism by which cellular signaling transduction network is exquisitely controlled in mediating innate immune response…

Home styles linked to water use levels

Affluent neighborhoods with lawns -- and occasionally swimming pools -- use up to 10 times more…

Oldest orchid fossil on record identified

A newly published study documents evidence of an orchid fossil trapped in Baltic amber that dates…

Heart failure more fatal than common cancers

A new study shows that men and women suffering from heart failure have a higher risk…

Greater efforts are needed to promote biopesticides

There are a number of environmental and economic reasons to promote the development and use of…

Scientists engineer baker’s yeast to produce penicillin molecules

Scientists have inserted fungus genes into a yeast cell to make it produce penicillin molecules. In…

For richer or poorer, we all eat fast food

Whether rich or poor, one thing unites Americans of all economic classes: Our love for fast…

Reading with children starting in infancy gives lasting literacy boost

New research shows that reading books with a child beginning in early infancy can boost vocabulary…

Handheld screen time linked with speech delays in young children

As the number of smart phones, tablets, electronic games and other handheld screens in US homes…