Earthquake faults are smarter than we usually think

Researchers now have an answer to a vexing age-old question: Why do earthquakes sometimes come in…

Teen use of any illicit drug other than marijuana at new low, same true for alcohol

Teenagers' use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco declined significantly in 2016 at rates that are at…

Warming global temperatures may not affect carbon stored deep in northern peatlands

Deep stores of carbon in northern peatlands may be safe from rising temperatures, according to a…

Immunotherapy drug gives non-small-cell lung cancer patients extra four months of life with fewer side effects compared to chemotherapy

Patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer survive four months longer with fewer side effects on an…

Neonics are damaging bumblebees’ vibes, study shows

Bumblebees' ability to produce the buzzing – or vibration – that enables them to pollinate key…

Yoga can have social benefits for children in care, says a new study

A certain type of yoga could potentially help to improve the health and psychological wellbeing of…

New epilepsy gene network identified by scientists

Scientists have discovered a gene network in the brain associated with epilepsy. The team believes the…

Skillful rescue robot with remote-control function

A group of researchers has developed a prototype construction robot for disaster relief situations. This prototype…

New X-ray technique could improve bomb detection and breast cancer treatment

An exciting X-ray imaging technology has been successfully developed to the point where it is now…

Optical tractor beam traps bacteria

Up to now, if scientists wanted to study blood cells, algae, or bacteria under the microscope,…