Top climate risks for Canada, potential for adaptation

An expert panel has identified Canada’s top climate change risks and determined that many costs and…

'Curvy bacteria' weigh the benefits of different shapes

Research by scientists into why some bacteria have different shapes has found that a curved shape…

A tale of two proteins: The best and worst of metabolic adaptation

The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease hypothesis states that the nutritional environment in early life…

Scientists discover origin of cell mask that hides stomach cancer

In a recent study, researchers have uncovered the origin of a layer of cells that look…

Discovery of mechanism behind precision cancer drug opens door for more targeted treatment

New research that uncovers the mechanism behind the newest generation of cancer drugs is opening the…

Quitting alcohol may improve mental well-being, health-related quality of life

Quitting alcohol may improve health-related quality of life for women, especially their mental well-being, according to…

Is that news really 'fake,' or is it just biased?

In an era of concern over ‘fake news,’ a new study finds that people draw a…

Microvascular disease anywhere in the body may be linked to higher risk of leg amputations

Microvascular disease, a disorder of very small blood vessels, may increase the risk of leg amputation…

Becoming new parents increases produce purchases

In the United States, both children and adults eat too few fruits and vegetables, which puts…

Asteroid 2019 NN3 to flyby Earth at 0.83 lunar distances on July 10 – the largest since the start of the year

A newly discovered asteroid designated 2019 NN3 will flyby Earth at a distance of 0.83 LD…