Heterogeneity in the workplace: 'Diversity is very important to us — but not in my team'

Diversity in the workplace is highly sought in theory, but often still lacking in practice. A…

The 'pathobiome' — a new understanding of disease

Scientists have presented a novel concept describing the complex microbial interactions that lead to disease in…

Diet impacts the sensitivity of gut microbiome to antibiotics, mouse study finds

Antibiotics change the kinds of bacteria in the mouse gut as well as the bacteria’s metabolism…

How marketers can shape customer sentiment during events

Marketers’ ability to influence user-generated content surrounding customers’ brand or firm-related interactions, and its sentiment in…

Ultra-thin optical elements directly measure polarization

For the first time, researchers have used ultra-thin layers of 2D structures known as metasurfaces to…

Patients diagnosed with cancer after skipping appointment more likely to die within a year

Cancer patients who miss an urgent referral appointment for their symptoms are 12% more likely to…

Microbes are degrading infrastructure, compounding health implications

Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according to…

Drinking tea improves brain health, study suggests

A recent study revealed that regular tea drinkers have better organized brain regions compared to non-tea…

How relapse happens: Opiates reduce the brain's ability to form, maintain synapses

Exposure to heroin sharply reduces levels of the protein necessary for developing and maintaining the brain’s…

Spin devices get a paint job

Physicists created a new way to fabricate special kinds of electronic components known as spintronic devices.…