Plastic pollution causes mussels to lose grip

A new study shows that microplastics are affecting the ability of mussels to attach themselves to…

Meet the quantum fridge: At 3 atoms in size, it’s much smaller than a minibar

Researchers in Singapore have built a refrigerator that's just three atoms big. This quantum fridge won't…

Use of synthetic drug Flakka rare among high school seniors, but most users take numerous drugs

Nearly one percent of high school seniors report using Flakka, a highly potent and potentially dangerous…

Predicting gentrification in order to prevent it

This first-of-its-kind study offers a new model to identify the U.S. neighborhoods most vulnerable to gentrification.…

Earthquake in super slo-mo

A big earthquake occurred south of Istanbul in the summer of 2016, but it was so…

Do bigger brains equal smarter dogs? New study offers answers

Larger dogs have better short-term memory and self-control than smaller breeds, according to new research.

Superconductors: Resistance is futile

New experimental results change the way we think about high-temperature superconductors. This may show us the…

Fluid-inspired material self-heals before your eyes

Engineers have developed a new coating strategy for metal that self-heals within seconds when scratched, scraped…

Poor sleep at night, more pain the next day

After one night of inadequate sleep, brain activity ramps up in pain-sensing regions while activity is…

Cells that destroy the intestine

In spite of tremendous advances in treating the chronic inflammatory bowel diseases Morbus Crohn and ulcerative…