New means to fight ‘un-killable’ bacteria in healthcare settings

Scientists have identified new means of fighting drug-tolerant bacteria, a growing global threat as menacing as…

Computer avatars play a part in dementia detection

Scientists have demonstrated the possibility of detecting dementia from conversations in human-agent interaction. Their research shows…

Appetite for shark fin soup serious risk to threatened sharks

Fishing pressure on threatened shark populations has increased dramatically in recent years and it is urgent…

Testosterone replacement therapy may slow the progression of COPD

Testosterone replacement therapy may slow disease progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to new research.

New devices could reduce excess heat in computers

Antiferromagnets could make it possible to achieve computing speeds much faster than existing devices, new research…

Disrupting genetic processes reverses aging in human cells

Research has shed new light on genetic processes that may one day lead to the development…

The art of storytelling: Researchers explore why we relate to characters

For thousands of years, humans have relied on storytelling to engage, to share emotions and to…

VLBA measures asteroid’s characteristics

Astronomers took advantage of a celestial alignment to make a novel and creative radio observation yielding…

Anti-inflammatory diet linked to reduced risk of early death

A new study finds that adhering to an anti-inflammatory diet is associated with lower risks of…

Scientists use bear saliva to rapidly test for antibiotics

A team of scientists has discovered a technology that rapidly assesses potentially lifesaving antibiotics by using…