Aging faces could increase security risks

Biometrics experts set out to investigate what extent facial aging affects the performance of automatic facial…

Scientists discover new mechanism that leads to inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

New research findings suggest that synovial CD4+ T cells that produce IL-21 contribute to joint inflammation…

Water-repellent nanotextures found to have excellent anti-fogging abilities

Nanotextures inspired by the cone-shaped structures found on the surface of cicada wings could inform new…

Scientists reveal core genes involved in immunity of honey bees

A core set of genes involved in the responses of honey bees to multiple diseases caused…

Hand-picked specialty crops ‘ripe’ for precision agriculture techniques

Precision agriculture techniques could have substantial financial benefits for producers of hand-picked specialty crops, according to…

NASA scientists demonstrate technique to improve particle warnings that protect astronauts

Scientists have proven that the warning signs of one type of space weather event can be…

New path suggested for nuclear fusion

Scientists offer a glimpse into a possible new path toward the production of energy through nuclear…

Newborn harbour porpoises have the fastest hearing development among mammals

All mammals can hear -- but it is not an ability that is fully developed at…

The ultimate power nap: Researchers use ‘Fitbits’ to track elephant sleep in the wild

Behavioral studies of elephant sleep in zoos record that they sleep around four hours per day…

Is anything tough enough to survive on Mars?

Two separate investigations determine that microorganisms can survive on the surface of Mars, and deep in…