Research on large storm waves could help lessen their impact on coasts

An international team of researchers has analyzed months of data of large nearshore waves to provide…

Intuitive virtual reality: Bimodal 'electronic skin' developed

Through the crafty use of magnetic fields, scientists have developed the first electronic sensor that can…

Following in Darwin's footsteps: understanding the plant evolution of florist's gloxinia

Researchers discovered that in its 200 years of being cultivated and domesticated, florist’s gloxinia, Sinningia speciosa,…

Could mathematics help to better treat cancer?

Impaired information processing may prevent cells from perceiving their environment correctly; they then start acting in…

Living in a noisy area increases the risk of suffering a more serious stroke

The high levels of environmental noise we are subjected to in large cities can increase both…

Cracking the colon code: New light shed on gut function

New insights into how the colon functions and actually expels its contents have been revealed for…

Faith, truth and forgiveness: How your brain processes abstract thoughts

Researchers have leveraged machine learning to interpret human brain scans, allowing the team to uncover the…

Re-cracking the genetic code

Research suggests that we may have only begun to scratch the surface on the number of…

First structure of human cotransporter protein family member solved

In work that could someday improve treatments for epilepsy, scientists have the first three-dimensional structure of…

New coal ash aggregate helps concrete cure

Researchers have developed a process for turning the solid waste products of coal power plants into…