Mothers' pregnancy-related anxiety may alter how infants' brains respond to sad speech

A study shows a correlation between mothers’ self-reported pregnancy-related anxiety, and babies’ blood flow to brain…

Larger than life: Augmented ants

The first app of its kind allows users to interact with biodiversity research through augmented reality. …

A fast and precise look into fiber-reinforced composites

Researchers have improved a method for small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) to such an extent that…

Cats of the sea offer insights into territorial behavior of wild fishes

Researchers carrying out regular monitoring of a Marine Protected Area off the UK coastline noticed species…

Shedding new light on earthquake that killed 9,000 people

For decades, scientists have debated the structure of the Main Himalayan Thrust — the fault responsible…

Use of locum doctors rising despite limited evidence on quality and safety

There is little hard evidence to support the widely held perception that locum doctors present a…

Fingerprint test can distinguish between those who have taken or handled heroin

A state-of-the-art fingerprint detection technology can identify traces of heroin on human skin, even after someone…

Lower IQ, family history tied to treatment-resistant schizophrenia

Those with a family history of schizophrenia and men with lower IQ are more likely to…

Associations between childhood maltreatment and offending behaviors later in life

Children who experience maltreatment, such as neglect or physical or sexual abuse, are more likely to…

Women with preeclampsia may be at greater risk for cardiac conditions later in life

Women who have gestational hypertension or preeclampsia in at least one pregnancy will have higher cardiovascular…