New research urges a rethink on global energy subsidies

The hidden toll that subsidies for electricity, fossil fuels, and transport have on social welfare, economic…

Benefits of long-term use of ADHD medications questioned

In a study that followed more than 500 children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into adulthood, extended…

Novel technique helps diagnose swimming-induced respiratory condition

Exercise-induced obstruction of the larynx, or voice box, is often a cause of respiratory symptoms in…

Genetic analysis better explains how uterine cancers resist treatment

Researchers have charted the complex molecular biology of uterine carcinosarcoma, a rare and aggressive gynecologic cancer,…

How to get kids to use salad bars in public schools

Thanks to a national initiative, salad bars are showing up in public schools across the country.…

Star discovered in closest known orbit around black hole

Astronomers have found evidence for a star that whips around a black hole about twice an…

Scientists harness solar power to produce clean hydrogen from biomass

A team of scientists has developed a way of using solar power to generate a fuel…

Identifying Jack the Ripper’s last known victim

Research reveals likelihood of finding and identifying Mary Jane Kelly -- and using DNA to determine…

World’s first ‘lip password’ utilizes a user’s lip motions to create password

Scientists have invented a new technology entitled “lip motion password” (lip password) which utilizes a person’s…

Uncompromising on organic solar cells

Researchers developed a semi-transparent organic solar cell that achieves better efficiency and transparency than existing ones.