‘Brute force’ can overcome antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics can still kill drug-resistant bacteria if they 'push' hard enough into bacterial cells, finds new…

Thirdhand smoke affects weight, blood cell development in mice

The sticky residue left behind by tobacco smoke led to changes in weight and blood cell…

Couples with obesity may take longer to achieve pregnancy, study suggests

Couples in which both partners are obese may take from 55 to 59 percent longer to…

Wired for sound: Enraging noises caused by brain connection overdrive

While many of us may find the sounds of chewing or breathing off-putting, for some they're…

Study helps explain why uranium persists in groundwater at former mining sites

A recent study helps describe how uranium cycles through the environment at former uranium mining sites…

Lab specializes in analyzing brittle portion of polar ice cores

Tiny air bubbles compressed within a polar ice core make some sections brittle to the touch,…

Particle accelerators: Size matters

A beam of electrons was first observed to be accelerated with a ‘gradient’ – or energy…

Peroxide ingestion, promoted by alternative medicine, can be deadly

High-concentration peroxide, sometimes promoted in alternative medicine circles for cleanses or as a so-called 'natural cure,'…

Scientists illuminate role of staph toxins in bacterial sepsis

Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria are a significant concern for hospitalized infants, children and anyone with implanted medical…

Over 80% of online ad effect is on offline sales

Online display ads can increase both online and offline retail sales, providing valuable insight for future…