Technology better than tape measure for identifying lymphedema risk

New research finds that a special scan measuring lymphatic fluid volume is significantly better than a…

Meteor magnets in outer space: Finding elusive giant planets

A team has discovered two Jupiter-sized planets about 150 light years away from Earth that could…

AI and high-performance computing extend evolution to superconductors

Researchers used the power of artificial intelligence and high-performance supercomputers to introduce and assess the impact…

Shedding light on the burden of dengue in Bangladesh

Dengue, also known as dengue fever, is a viral disease transmitted to humans by mosquitoes of…

Scientists discover signalling circuit boards inside body's cells

Cells in the body are wired like computer chips to direct signals that instruct how they…

Short-term use of opioids increases subjective pleasure: Risk of addiction

As indicated by a recently published study, short-term opioid use shifts a range of emotional responses…

Highly flexible high-energy textile lithium battery to cope with surging demand for wearable electronics

Researchers have developed a highly flexible, high-energy textile lithium battery that offers more stable, durable and…

New algorithm uses disease history to predict intensive care patients' chances of survival

Researchers have used data on more than 230,000 intensive care patients to develop a new algorithm.…

Phil Plait: How Can Mistakes Lead To Scientific Advancement?

When it comes to scientific research, mistakes are not only part of—but also crucial—to the process.…

Nature inspires a novel new form of computing, using light

Researchers have developed a simple and highly novel form of computing by shining patterned bands of…