Female chimpanzees know which males are most likely to kill their babies

Researchers examined the behavior of female chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest, Uganda, where chimpanzees (at least…

Polluted city neighborhoods are bad news for asthmatic children

Children with asthma who grow up in a New York City neighborhood where air pollution is…

Computer Security: Preventing attacks made possible by Meltdown/Spectre

Researchers have developed a new security system that has been shown to outperform Intel's own approach…

Carbon fiber can store energy in the body of a vehicle

A study has shown that carbon fibers can work as battery electrodes, storing energy directly. This…

Children with autism, developmental delays nearly 50 percent more likely to be overweight, obese

A new study reveals that children with developmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are up…

Biodiversity can also destabilize ecosystems

According to the prevailing opinion, species-rich ecosystems are more stable against environmental disruptions such as drought,…

Sculpting bacteria into extreme shapes reveals the rugged nature of cell division

Stars, triangles and pentagons demonstrate the adaptability and robustness of bacterial cell division machinery.

New approach for controlling dengue fever and Zika virus

To be able to reproduce and become effective disease carriers, mosquitoes must first attain optimal body…

Hormone alters male brain networks to enhance sexual and emotional function

Scientists have gained new insights into how the 'master regulator' of reproduction affects men's brains.

Letting the sunshine in may kill dust-dwelling bacteria

Allowing sunlight in through windows can kill bacteria that live in dust.