This 5,000-year-old man had the earliest known strain of plague

The oldest strain of Yersinia pestis — the bacteria behind the plague that caused the Black…

To understand the future of hurricanes, look to the past

New research highlights the importance of understanding sea surface temperatures patterns in predicting future hurricane frequency. …

Increased use of household fireworks creates a public health hazard

Fireworks are synonymous in the United States with the celebration of Independence Day and other special…

Paving the way to artificial photosynthesis — effect of doping on the photocatalyst SrTiO3

While the material strontium titanate (SrTiO3) has shown immense potential as a photocatalyst in solar energy…

A new piece of the quantum computing puzzle

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking quantum logic gate that brings quantum computing closer to reality. …

Study reveals mechanisms of increased infectivity, antibody resistance of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Combining structural biology and computation, researchers have identified how multiple mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein…

Reported cases of myocarditis in younger men following COVID-19 vaccination are rare

Researchers are taking a close look at rare cases of inflammation of the heart muscle, or…

How a COVID-19 infection changes blood cells in the long run

New research suggests that a coronavirus infection alters the biomechanical properties of red and white blood…

Drug relieves persistent daydreaming, fatigue, and brain sluggishness in adults with ADHD

Tests of a drug known to stimulate brain activity have shown early success in reducing symptoms…

Early experiences have larger effect on mood than more recent ones, study suggests

New insight on how our experiences during a task or interaction shape our current mood has…