How swarms of nanomachines could improve the efficiency of any machine

All machines convert one form of energy into another form - for example a car engine…

Research teams find widespread inflammation in the brains of fibromyalgia patients

A study has documented for the first time widespread inflammation in the brains of patients with…

2018 Arctic summertime sea ice minimum extent tied for sixth lowest on record

Arctic sea ice likely reached its 2018 lowest extent on Sept. 19 and again on Sept.…

Ride-hailing increases vehicle miles traveled

Ride-hailing accounts for an 83 percent increase in the miles cars travel for ride-hailing passengers in…

Postnatal depression could be linked to fewer daylight hours during late pregnancy

Women in late pregnancy during darker months of the year may have a greater risk of…

Plasma thruster: New space debris removal technology

An research group has discovered new technology to remove space debris using a single propulsion system…

The warm glow of kindness is real, even when there’s nothing in it for you

We feel the benefit of kind acts regardless of whether they are altruistic or strategically motivated.

Genetically engineered viruses discern, destroy E. coli in drinking water

To rapidly detect the presence of E. coli in drinking water, food scientists now can employ…

Silver fox study reveals genetic clues to social behavior

After more than 50 generations of selective breeding, a new study compares gene expression of tame…

A protein prevents plants from premature flowering

The induction of flowering is of major importance from an ecological and agronomic point of view.…