Low-income, rural kids at higher risk for second- or third-hand smoke exposure

Infants and toddlers in low-income, rural areas may be at higher risk for second- and third-hand…

Two ways cancer resists treatment are actually connected, with one activating the other

Researcher shows the two most common means of resistance to BRAF and MEK inhibitors are actually…

Upwind wind plants can reduce flow to downwind neighbors

New research highlights a previously unexplored consequence of the global proliferation of wind energy facilities: a…

A versatile vaccine that can protect mice from emerging tick-borne viruses

Researchers have developed a vaccine that is effective in mice against Powassan virus, an emerging tick-borne…

Experts identify ‘tipping point’ in tree disease outbreaks

Experts have found a way to model disease progression and predict the 'tipping point' of a…

New megalibrary approach proves useful for the rapid discovery of new materials

Identifying the best material for a given application -- catalysts, light-harvesting structures, biodiagnostic labels, pharmaceuticals and…

System monitors radiation damage to materials in real-time

A new system allows detailed real-time observations of how materials are affected by a high-radiation environment.…

Flexible thermoelectric generator module: A silver bullet to fix waste energy issues

Researchers developed an inexpensive large-scale flexible thermoelectric generator (FlexTEG) module with high mechanical reliability for highly…

Oroville Dam earthquakes in February 2017 related to spillway discharge

A closer look at small earthquakes that took place at the Oroville Dam in California's Sierra…

Takeaway containers — the environmental cost of packing our favorite fast-foods

Scientists say more should be done to tackle the growing environmental impact of takeaway food containers.…