Childhood bullying may lead to increased chronic disease risk in adulthood

Being bullied during childhood might have lifelong health effects related to chronic stress exposure -- including…

What is innovation, and how can we awaken its dormant traits and cultivate them?

While education may not be able to create innovative traits in individuals, education may improve the…

Why the discovery of a bevy of quasars will boost efforts to understand galaxies’ origins

Late last year, an international team including researchers announced the discovery of more than 60 extremely…

Hubble hones in on a hypergiant’s home

This beautiful Hubble image reveals a young super star cluster known as Westerlund 1, only 15,000…

Research evaluates how financial criminals evade laws

Two investigators examine the frequency and implications of bankruptcy fraud and money laundering. They also assess…

Researchers develop testing program to study potency for neglected tropical disease vaccines

Researchers have developed a way to test recombinant vaccines for their ability to stay effective after…

Zika virus also may have harmful heart effects, research shows in first report in adults

Zika also may have serious effects on the heart, new research shows in the first study…

New blood test may predict cardiovascular events in patients with or without coronary artery disease

A new type of blood test may help physicians identify which patients with and without evidence…

‘Gloom’ and doom when these insects are on hot, dry red maple trees

They are known as gloomy scales, and these insects can make a red maple tree’s life…

Study describes potential clinical test and treatment for preterm birth

Scientists identified a molecular driver of inflammation that may finally answer a key question about what…