Medical imaging fails dark skin: Researchers fixed it

A team found a way to deliver clear pictures of anyone’s internal anatomy, no matter their…

Synthetic molecules can 'ferry' mucus-clearing ions blocked by cystic fibrosis

Synthetic anion binders could one day help treat the chronic lung disease. Click here…

DNA aptamer finds novel application in regulating cell differentiation

Generating specific cell lineages from induced pluripotent stem cells and embryonic stem cells is the holy…

New study offers improved strategy for social media communications during wildfires

New research offers an improved strategy for social media communications during wildfires and contradicting existing crisis…

How to cope when your values clash with your co-workers'

In our increasingly polarized society, more people may find themselves in a workplace where they are…

Modular dam design could accelerate the adoption of renewable energy

Scientists have developed a new modular steel buttress dam system designed to resolve energy storage issues…

Race to find world's oldest mammal fossils led to mud-slinging

The hunt for the world’s most ancient mammals descended into academic warfare in the seventies, researchers…

Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk…

Ecotoxicity testing of micro- and nano-plastics

An international team of researchers has published the first harmonized exposure protocol for ecotoxicity testing of…

Ionic crystal generates molecular ions upon positron irradiation, finds new study

The interaction between solid matter and positron (the antiparticle of electron) has provided important insights across…