As new disease wipes out Caribbean coral, scientists tear up reefs to stop the spread

Off the coast of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a group of scientists is…

Disaster under the waves: the race to save the coral of the Caribbean

Emily Hower, a research assistant at Nova Southeastern University doing field work on coral off Key…

Interactive avatar boosts performance of children with ADHD

A new study has shown that an interactive avatar, which gives both instructions and feedback on…

Gendered play in hunter-gatherer children strongly influenced by community demographics

The gendered play of children from 2 hunter-gatherer societies is strongly influenced by the demographics of…

Compute at the speed of light

A new way to achieve integrated photonics — a new device has been developed that could…

Hurricanes: Improving rapid intensification predictions

Many scientists have said that storms are more intense than ever before – Cat. 4 or…

Engineers produce water-saving crop irrigation sensor

Developed by engineers — environmental, mechanical, and chemical — new sensors expected to save nearly 35%…

Viruses as modulators of interactions in marine ecosystems

Viruses are mainly known as pathogens – often causing death. However, scientists are now showing how…

As we age, oral health plays increasing role in overall health

Oral health is a critical component to overall health for all ages, but according to dental…

How neural circuits drive hungry individuals to peak performance

Success is no accident: To reach your goal you need perseverance. But where does the motivation…