Natural gas pipeline density higher overall in more vulnerable US counties

An analysis found counties with more socially vulnerable populations had a higher density of natural gas…

Scientists develop transparent electrode that boosts solar cell efficiency

Developing new ultrathin metal electrodes has allowed researchers to create semitransparent perovskite solar cells that are…

Video platforms normalize exotic pets

Researchers are concerned video sharing platforms could be contributing to the normalization of exotic pets and…

Tiniest of moments proves key for baby's healthy brain

The new findings identify a potential contributor to microcephaly, a birth defect in which the head…

A helping hand for working robots

Researchers have developed and tested a new type of human-like mechanical hand that combines the benefits…

Electrons waiting for their turn: New model explains 3D quantum material

Scientists have developed a new understanding of how electrons behave in strong magnetic fields. Their results…

Revenge of the seabed burrowers

The ancient burrowers of the seafloor have been getting a bum rap for years. These prehistoric…

Detecting skin disorders based on tissue stiffness with a soft sensing device

A research team has designed a simple electromechanical device that can be used for deep tissue…

'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

A new study shows how a novel consortium of bacteria that live in the digestive tracts…

How retroviruses become infectious

Understanding every step in the life cycle of a virus is crucial for identifying potential targets…