Random access memory on a low energy diet

Memory chips are among the most basic components in computers. The random access memory is where…

Frequency of flight-disrupting volcanic eruptions estimated

Holidaymakers concerned about fresh volcanic eruptions causing flight-disrupting ash clouds across Northern Europe might be reassured…

Gambling addiction triggers the same brain areas as drug and alcohol cravings

Gambling addiction activates the same brain pathways as drug and alcohol cravings, suggests new research.

The beating heart of solar energy

Using solar cells placed under the skin to continuously recharge implanted electronic medical devices is a…

The enzyme that makes physical activity healthy: AMPK

Physical activity benefits diabetics and others with insulin resistance. One of the reasons is that a…

Think chicken: Think intelligent, caring and complex

Chickens are not as clueless or 'bird-brained' as people believe them to be. They have distinct…

Infant’s prolonged infection reveals mutation that helps bacteria tolerate antibiotics

A life-threatening infection in an infant with leukemia led to a discovery of how prolonged infection…

Why odds are against a large Zika outbreak in the US

Is the United States at risk for a large-scale outbreak of Zika or other mosquito-borne disease?…

Zinc eaten at levels found in biofortified crops reduces ‘wear and tear’ on DNA

A new study shows that a modest 4 milligrams of extra zinc a day in the…

Genes affecting our communication skills relate to genes for schizophrenia and autism

By screening thousands of individuals, an international team led by researchers has provided new insights into…