Genetically modified rice could be key to tackling food shortages caused by climate change

Reducing the number of stomata that rice have makes them more tolerant to salt water, according…

Study finds active galactic nuclei are even more powerful than thought

Powered by supermassive black holes swallowing matter in the centers of galaxies, active galactic nuclei are…

Climate conundrum: Study finds ants aren't altering behavior in rising temperatures

A new study finds that ants are not adjusting their behavior in response to warming temperatures,…

Using machine learning to predict brain tumor progression

Researchers have created a computational model to predict the growth of deadly brain tumors more accurately. …

Runaway West Antarctic ice retreat can be slowed by climate-driven changes in ocean temperature

New research finds that ice-sheet-wide collapse in West Antarctica isn’t inevitable: the pace of ice loss…

Blocking radio waves and electromagnetic interference with the flip of a switch

Researchers have developed a thin film device, fabricated by spray coating, that can block electromagnetic radiation…

Ten-minute scan enables detection and cure of the commonest cause of high blood pressure

Doctors have used a new type of CT scan to light up tiny nodules in a…

20,000 premature US deaths caused by human-ignited fires each year

A new study shows that smoke particles from human-lit fires are responsible for over 80% of…

Clinical trial results indicate low rate of adverse events associated with implanted brain computer interface

There were no safety events that required removal of the device, no infections of the brain…

HRT could ward off Alzheimer's among at-risk women

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could help prevent Alzheimer’s Dementia among women at risk of developing the…