Squid skin inspires creation of next-generation space blanket

Drawing design inspiration from the skin of stealthy sea creatures, engineers have developed a next-generation, adaptive…

Decoupled graphene thanks to potassium bromide

The use of potassium bromide in the production of graphene on a copper surface can lead…

Education may be key to a healthier, wealthier US

A first-of-its-kind study estimate the economic value of education for better health and longevity. The new…

Novel method to produce purer, safer drugs

Physics and Chemistry scholars have invented a new method which could speed up the drug discovery…

DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery

A new study shows that nanostructures constructed of DNA molecules can be programmed to function as…

Gene variant linked to sleep problems in autism

Researchers have found that sleep problems in patients with autism spectrum disorder may be linked to…

Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It’s more serious than you think

Work stress and impaired sleep are linked to a threefold higher risk of cardiovascular death in…

Children, their parents, and health professionals often underestimate children’s higher weight status

More than half of parents underestimated their children's classification as overweight or obese -- children themselves…

New record of quantum memory efficiency

A joint research team has set a new record of photonic quantum memory efficiency, pushing quantum…

Weight-loss surgery and risk of pregnancy and birth complications

Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery appear to be at higher risk of developing complications during…