Thirsty mangroves cause unprecedented dieback

A scientist has discovered why there was an unprecedented dieback of mangroves in the Gulf of…

‘Going deep’ to measure Earth’s rotational effects

Researchers in Italy hope to measure Earth's rotation using a laser-based gyroscope housed deep underground, with…

Two common tests aren’t effective in predicting premature births, says new national study

Two screening tests often used to try to predict which pregnant women are likely to deliver…

Bonding chips using inkjet printers

Researchers have demonstrated a new bonding technique for surface mounted devices that uses an inkjet printer…

Underuse of anti-clotting therapies common among patients with atrial fibrillation who have a stroke

Inadequate use of anticoagulation therapies was prevalent among patients with atrial fibrillation who experienced a stroke,…

Leap onto land saves fish from being eaten

Fish on the South Pacific island of Rarotonga have evolved the ability to survive out of…

New platform for culturing stem cells

A powerful new tool combines micro- and nanotechnologies to precisely control stem cell culturing environment, report…

Probiotics may not always be a silver bullet for better health

Researchers have investigated the impact of probiotics on gut health and cognitive function. In rats fed…

Microbes Measure Ecological Restoration Success

The success of ecological restoration projects around the world could be boosted using a potential new…

Vaccines do work for pandemic flu, says study

Vaccines are successful in preventing pandemic flu and reducing the number of patients hospitalized as a…