Giant impact caused difference between Moon's hemispheres

The stark difference between the Moon’s heavily-cratered farside and the lower-lying open basins of the Earth-facing…

Gas insulation could be protecting an ocean inside Pluto

Computer simulations provide compelling evidence that an insulating layer of gas hydrates could keep a subsurface…

Thinking outside the box: 'Seeing' clearer and deeper into live organs

Scientists using a unique approach have developed a new biomedical imaging contrast agent. They say the…

Anxious people quicker to flee danger

By better understanding anxiety circuits in our brain, researchers may one day learn what goes awry…

How plant viruses can be used to ward off pests and keep plants healthy

Imagine a technology that could target pesticides to treat specific spots deep within the soil, making…

SABER tech gives DNA and RNA visualization a boost

A collaborative research team has now developed ‘Signal Amplification by Exchange Reaction’ (SABER), a highly programmable…

Benralizumab not effective reducing exacerbations in moderate to very severe COPD

New research shows that the asthma drug benralizumab failed to decrease annual COPD exacerbation rates for…

Cancer drug could be repurposed to provide treatment for brain aneurysms

An important class of drug used to treat cancer patients could be used to treat brain…

Good leadership and values key to staff satisfaction

Tourism and hospitality firms that score highly for leadership and cultural values see higher staff satisfaction,…

Nearly 1 in 5 parents say their child never wears a helmet while riding a bike

Despite evidence that helmets are critical to preventing head injuries, not all children wear them while…