How poppy flowers get those vibrant colors that entice insects

With bright reds and yellows -- and even the occasional white -- poppies are very bright…

Supercomputing propels jet atomization research for industrial processes

Researchers employ high-performance computing to help bring spray simulations to a commercial level.

Shorter course of radiation therapy effective in treating men with prostate cancer: study

A long-term study finds that those with low- or intermediate-risk disease can safely cut treatment to…

Five solutions offered for achieving gender equality in medicine and science

In a new review, researchers identify five myths that continue to perpetuate gender bias and offer…

Sea snakes that can’t drink seawater

New research shows that pelagic sea snakes quench their thirst by drinking freshwater that collects on…

Adenoid and tonsil trouble for teens

In a new study, researchers challenge the established medical consensus that adenoids and tonsils shrink significantly…

Turning a porous material’s color on and off with acid

Stable, color-changing compound shows potential for electronics, sensors and gas storage.

Complementary medicine use remains hidden from conventional medicine providers

Research reveals that 1 in 3 complementary medicine (CM) users do not disclose their CM use…

Shedding light on the science of auroral breakups

Scientists have quantitatively confirmed how energetic an auroral breakup can be. Using a combination of cutting-edge…

How a fungus can cripple the immune system

Scientists have now discovered how the fungus knocks out the immune defenses, enabling a potentially fatal…