Substantial changes in air pollution across China during 2015 to 2017

The first detailed analysis of air pollution trends in China reveals a 20 per cent drop…

Bone cell response to mechanical force is balance of injury and repair

Scientists have revealed the intricate process that bone cells use to repair themselves after mechanical injury.

Astronomers find a cosmic Titan in the early universe

Astronomers have discovered a titanic structure in the early universe, just two billion years after the…

Bursting the clouds for better communication

We live in an age of long-range information. Research is turning towards the use of lasers…

3D-printed lithium-ion batteries

Electric vehicles and most electronic devices, such as cell phones and laptop computers, are powered by…

Moss rapidly detects, tracks air pollutants in real time

Moss, one of the world's oldest plants, is surprisingly in tune with the atmosphere around it.…

Taking steps toward a wearable artificial kidney

There just aren't enough kidney transplants available for the millions of people with renal failure. Aside…

World Heritage Sites threatened by rising sea levels

In the Mediterranean region, there are numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in low-lying coastal areas. In…

Selfish people have fewer children and earn less money

What happens to those who behave unselfishly and make sacrifices for the sake of others? According…

Regulating microglial activity may reduce inflammation in neurodegenerative diseases

A group of investigators is proposing that targeting immune checkpoints -- molecules that regulate the activity…