Deep sea chemical dispersants ineffective in Deepwater Horizon oil spill, study finds

A new study of the response to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico…

Hot brew coffee has higher levels of antioxidants than cold brew

Comparing the properties of cold- and hot-brew coffee, researchers found similar acidity in both, but higher…

Preparing quantum computers to leave the lab

A new advance using microwave technology promises to ensure quantum computers can operate under realistic conditions,…

Buckling down on child car seat use in ride-share vehicles

The average Uber or Lyft vehicle does not generally come equipped with a car seat, and…

Barn swallows may indeed have evolved alongside humans

The evolution of barn swallows, a bird ubiquitous to bridges and sheds around the world, might…

Can wearable technology identify irregular heart rhythms?

A clinical trial to determine whether a smartwatch app that analyzes pulse-rate data can screen for…

Observation of blood vessel cell changes could help early detection of blocked arteries

A study in mice has shown that it may be possible to detect the early signs…

Micro-earthquakes preceding a 4.2 earthquake near Istanbul as early warning signs?

Researchers have observed foreshocks that, if analyzed accordingly and in real-time, may possibly increase the early-warning…

Half of women over 50 experience incontinence, but most haven’t talked to a doctor, poll finds

Nearly half of women over 50 say they sometimes leak urine, according to a new national…

Appendix identified as a potential starting point for Parkinson’s disease

Removing the appendix early in life reduces the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 19 to…