Mystery of how sperm swim revealed in mathematical formula

Researchers have developed a mathematical formula based on the rhythmic movement of a sperm's head and…

Engineering team develops novel nanofibre solution for clean, fresh air

A research team has successfully concocted a novel nanofiber solution that creates thin, see-through air filters…

Icelandic drinking horn changes our historic understanding of St. Olav

After the Reformation, Norway's Olav Haraldsson was no longer supposed to be worshipped as a saint.…

Liquid storage of solar energy: More effective than ever before

Researchers have demonstrated efficient solar energy storage in a chemical liquid. The stored energy can be…

Transport systems face disruption by extreme weather

Extreme weather conditions due to climate change pose a new threat to aging infrastructure, and authors…

Poison centers receive 32 calls a day about kids exposed to prescription opioids

A new study found that there were more than 188,000 calls to US Poison Control Centers…

New test detects early stage of wasting disease in cattle

Researchers have identified a more sensitive test for detecting the early stages of paratuberculosis, a fatal…

Tethered nanoparticles make tumor cells more vulnerable

Researchers have devised a way to make cancer cells more susceptible to certain types of cancer…

Will the doctor see your child now?

Parents often want medical advice when their child gets sick but only about half are very…

Canadian academics urged to strengthen ties to US peers in face of Trump travel ban

In the face of the Trump travel ban, academics must strengthen, rather than sever, ties to…