Biologists use ‘mini retinas’ to better understand connection between eye and brain

Biologists are growing 'mini retinas' in the lab from stem cells to mimic the growth of…

Whiskers, surface growth and dendrites in lithium batteries

Researchers take a closer look at lithium metal plating and make some surprising findings that might…

Relationship between tremors, water at the Cascadia margin

Researchers find evidence of water escaping during subduction and infiltrating sedimentary material related to small tremors…

New species of ‘missing link’ between dinosaurs and birds identified

Researchers have identified a new species of Archaeopteryx that is closer to modern birds in evolutionary…

Older adults with strong grip, good memory may avoid or delay disability

To learn more about how and whether being strong can ward off disability, a team of…

New tools for creating mirrored forms of molecules

Chemists have developed an easier way to make libraries of candidate drugs with a specific 'handedness.'

Not enough fruits, vegetables grown to feed the planet

Study results show that the global agriculture system currently overproduces grains, fats and sugars, while production…

Biologists gain new insights into surface, acoustic behaviors of endangered right whales

In response to the dwindling number of North Atlantic right whales, researchers have conducted a major…

What makes a good working dog? Canine ‘aptitude test’ might offer clues

A canine cognition test could help organizations that train working dogs identify the dogs that are…

Nanotubes may give the world better batteries

Scientists use thin films of multiwalled carbon nanotubes to keep lithium metal from sprouting dendrites, tentacle-like…