New ‘smart’ material with potential biomedical, environmental uses

By combining seaweed-derived alginate with the nanomaterial graphene oxide, researchers have developed a new material that's…

Evolution: South Africa’s hominin record is a fair-weather friend

The fossil record of early hominins in South Africa is biased towards periods of drier climate,…

Climate of small star TRAPPIST 1’s seven intriguing worlds

New research from astronomers gives updated climate models for the seven planets around the star TRAPPIST-1.…

Typically human: Babies recognize nested structures similar to our grammar

At a mere five months of age, babies seemingly have the ability to recognize very complex…

Snails become risk-takers when hungry

Research demonstrates that snails take more risks when hungry, risking potentially harmful substances in order to…

Brain-computer interface enables people with paralysis to control tablet devices

Three clinical trial participants with paralysis chatted with family and friends, shopped online and used other…

Advancement in drug therapies may provide new treatment for Cutaneous leishmaniasis

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic infection caused by Leishmania parasite. CL cases have increased dramatically…

Study uncovers link between air pollution and intellectual disabilities in children

British children with intellectual disabilities are more likely than their peers to live in areas with…

Anabolic steroids linked to higher rates of premature death in men

Men who use androgenic anabolic steroids -- such as testosterone -- may face a higher risk…

How Chile accomplished its renewable energy boom

Chile is currently undergoing a renewable energy boom. Today, it's the second largest market for renewable…