Bigger brains are smarter, but not by much

Using a large dataset and controlling for a variety of factors, including sex, age, height, socioeconomic…

Scientists reveal substantial water loss in global landlocked regions

A new study reveals that water storage declines in global landlocked basins has aggravated local water…

Cancer drug may help treat human papillomavirus infections

Preclinical experiments suggest the cancer drugs vorinostat, belinostat and panobinostat might be repurposed to treat infections…

Cellular gene signatures for heart muscle regeneration

A research team has used a transcriptomic approach -- studying what genes are expressed -- to…

Force Push VR brings Jedi powers to life

Force Push provides a more physical, nuanced experience than traditional hand controllers allow in VR. It…

How microscopic machines can fail in the blink of an eye

NIST researchers have developed a method for more quickly tracking microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) as they work…

Light pollution may cause insomnia in older adults

A new study is the first population-based investigation to report a significant association between artificial, outdoor…

Researchers alleviate Schizophrenia symptoms in new mouse models

Does all the tinkering in young mice hamper their brain development, causing schizophrenia-like symptoms? Or, do…

To image leaky atmosphere, NASA rocket team heads north

Earth's atmosphere is leaking, but how does oxygen get the energy to escape to space? NASA's…

Switch for the regeneration of nerve cell insulation

An international research team has discovered a mechanism that regulates the regeneration of the insulating layer…