Smart watches could predict higher risk of heart failure

A study looked at data from 83,000 people who had undergone a 15-second electrocardiogram (ECG) comparable…

Jet lag's harmful health impacts found to be caused by biological clock misalignment

New research zeroes in on the root cause of adverse health effects from disruption of the…

Can cities make room for woodpeckers?

Researchers are deploying the latest mapping techniques to identify the most important suburban habitat for North…

Forgive or forget: What happens when robots lie?

Student researchers investigate how intentional robot deception affects trust, examining the effectiveness of apologies after robots…

Smart films help to make loudspeakers lighter and more energy-efficient

Scientists are developing intelligent materials that are opening up new avenues in sound reproduction technology: lightweight…

Smells influence metabolism and aging in mice

Exposure to female odors and pheromones causes weight loss and extend the life spans of mice,…

Meteorites expected after intensely bright fireball sighted over Toledo, Spain

A fireball brighter than the full Moon was observed over Toledo, Spain at 19:28 UTC (21:28…

This is your brain on everyday life

A new study published in Nature Communications uses brain scans to understand how we experience and…

Plastic transistor amplifies biochemical sensing signal

New transistor technology boosts the body’s electrochemical signals by 1,000 times, enabling diagnostic and disease-monitoring implants. …

Path to net-zero carbon capture and storage may lead to ocean

Engineering researchers have developed a novel way to capture carbon dioxide from the air and store…