Graphite offers up new quantum surprise

Researchers have discovered the quantum Hall effect in bulk graphite -- a layered crystal consisting of…

Blood test could give two month warning of kidney transplant rejection

New research has found a way to predict rejection of a kidney transplant before it happens,…

Conceiving within a year of stillbirth does not increase risks for next pregnancy

The results are from the first large-scale observational study to investigate the interval between stillbirth and…

Using stardust grains, scientists build new model for nova eruptions

Researchers have uncovered the connection and pinpointed the kind of stellar outburst that produced the stardust…

Genetic test to detect antimicrobial resistance developed

Researchers have developed a new, highly sensitive rapid genetic test that can determine whether bacteria carries…

Could medical marijuana help older people with their ailments?

Medical marijuana may bring relief to older people who have symptoms like pain, sleep disorders or…

Hybrid material may outperform graphene in several applications

A structure comprising a molybdenum disulfide monolayer on an azobenzene substrate could be used to build…

Health data tools to rapidly detect sepsis in newborns

Automated programs can identify which sick infants in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have sepsis…

Research identifies mechanism that helps plants fight bacterial infection

Scientists have identified a regulatory, genetic mechanism in plants that could help fight bacterial infection.

Climate change is shifting productivity of fisheries worldwide

Fish provide a vital source of protein for over half the world's population, with over 56…