How to 'lock' heat in place using quantum mechanics

In a global first, scientists have demonstrated that heat energy can be manipulated by utilizing the…

Oral Statement from Eric Stallmer, CSF President, Before the Senate Commerce Committee

Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Sinema, and distinguished members of the Committee — thank you for inviting…

President and CEO of the Coalition for Deep Space Exploration Testifies Before Congress Regarding Apollo and Future NASA Exploration Plans

On July 9 Dr. Mary Lynne Dittmar, president and CEO of The Coalition for Deep Space…

The parallel ecomorph evolution of scorpionflies: The evidence is in the DNA

Defying expectations, scorpionflies were found to have ecomorphed in parallel evolutions, independently adapting along different high…

Exercise improves brain function in overweight and obese individuals

New findings show that, on top of its benefits for metabolism, mood, and general health, exercise…

Food and alcohol reduce activity in 'hunger neurons' via different brain pathways

How does the brain process rewards? Researchers are investigating how the brain responds differently to two…

Brain stimulation enhances motivation to work for food

Electrical stimulation of the brain through the vagus nerve increases the motivations to work for food,…

'Hunger hormone' enhances memory

Neuroscience researchers have identified a surprising new role for the ‘hunger hormone’ ghrelin. Ghrelin has previously…

Coral reefs shifting away from equator

Coral reefs are retreating from equatorial waters and establishing new reefs in more temperate regions, according…

Addicted to Ran, ovarian cancer cells stop moving when deprived

In a new study, researchers have shown the key role that a protein called Ran plays…