Greater gender equality helps both women and men live longer

The first global study to investigate how gender equality may be associated with life expectancy has…

Microscopic chalk discs in oceans play a key role in earth's carbon cycle by propagating viruses

A team of scientists studying virus-host interactions of a globally abundant, armor-plated marine algae, Emiliania huxleyi,…

Age of first exposure to tackle football and years played associated with less white matter in brain

CTE is a progressive neurodegenerative disease frequently found in contact sports athletes. However, many former contact…

Phage attacks shown in new light

New methodology and tools provide an opportunity to watch in unprecedented detail as a phage attacks…

Trouble falling asleep at bedtime or in the middle of the night? It could impact your risk for developing dementia

Adding to the growing body of evidence on sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment, new research finds…

Hair analysis shows child drug use could be twice as high as we think

Hair analysis could be the key to understanding adolescent drug usage, as a new study uncovers…

A wholly sustainable plastics economy is feasible

A new study shows what it will take for the plastics industry to become completely sustainable:…

Graphene quantum dots show promise as novel magnetic field sensors

Trapped electrons traveling in circular loops at extreme speeds inside graphene quantum dots are highly sensitive…

Can artificial intelligence help find life on Mars or icy worlds?

Researchers have mapped the sparse life hidden away in salt domes, rocks and crystals at Salar…

The marathon runners of the immune system

When it comes to chronic infections and cancer, a particular type of immune cell plays a…