Materials chemists tap body heat to power ‘smart garments’

Many wearable biosensors, data transmitters and similar tech advances for personalized health monitoring have now been…

How sex pheromones diversify: Lessons from yeast

What happens to sex pheromones as new species emerge? New research studies sex pheromones in the…

Machine learning could reduce testing, improve treatment for intensive care patients

Doctors in intensive care units face a continual dilemma: Every blood test they order could yield…

Aspirin may lower stroke risk in women with history of preeclampsia

A new study suggests aspirin may lower stroke risk among middle-aged women with a history of…

Trout, salamander populations quickly bounce back from severe drought conditions

Populations of coastal cutthroat trout and coastal giant salamanders in the Pacific Northwest show the ability…

Women, your inner circle may be key to gaining leadership roles

According to a new study, women who communicate regularly with a female-dominated inner circle are more…

How much rainforest do birds need?

Researchers have carried out research in Southwest Cameroon to assess which proportion of forest would be…

Bifacial stem cells produce wood and bast

So-called bifacial stem cells are responsible for one of the most critical growth processes on Earth…

Unraveling the mysteries of hagfish’s slimy defense

The hagfish dates back at least 300 million years. The secret of survival for these eel-like…

Effective strategies for safeguarding CRISPR gene-drive experiments

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time how two molecular strategies can safeguard CRISPR gene-drive experiments…