Synthetic two-sided gecko’s foot could enable underwater robotics

Geckos are well known for effortlessly scrambling up walls and upside down across ceilings. Even in…

Longer-lasting pain relief with MOFs

To treat headaches, back pain or fever, most of us have reached for ibuprofen at one…

The automation of art: A legal conundrum

Deep Neural Networks are systems that are able to simulate human perception by 'memorizing' complex patterns…

p53 critical to recovering from acetaminophen overdose

A new study shows that after an acetaminophen overdose, the p53 protein plays a key role…

New progress toward finding best cells for liver therapy

In an important step toward using transplanted cells to treat liver failure, researchers demonstrate successful transplantation…

Common pesticide damages honey bees’ ability to fly

Biologists have provided the first evidence that a widely used pesticide can significantly impair the ability…

Risk of obesity influenced by changes in our genes

A child's risk of obesity as they grow up can be influenced by modifications to their…

‘Whispering’ keeps humpback whales safe from killer whales

Newborn humpback whales 'whisper' to their mothers to avoid being overheard by killer whales, researchers have…

Link between alcohol consumption, cardiac arrhythmias found in drinkers at the Munich Octoberfest

Researchers who studied beer drinkers at the Munich Octoberfest have found that the more alcohol consumed…

How do babies coordinate gestures, vocalization?

A new study has focused on how babies start speaking, and how 9 to 13-month-old babies…