'Better picker-upper' absorbs three times more liquid than a paper towel

When it comes to kitchen spills, paper towels and rags do the job. But using a…

Ants shed light to predicting evolution after hybridization

Researchers found that after multiple hybridization events between two wood ant species distinct hybrid populations evolved…

Potentially deadly infection has dangerous ally lurking in our guts

New research reveals how microorganisms in our guts can worsen dangerous C. difficile infections. The discovery could help…

More than fun and games: Celebrations can benefit your health and well-being

Making an intentional effort to recognize positive life events and achievements while gathering for food and…

Evening hot spring soaks lower cases of hypertension in older Japanese adults

Since 1931, researchers have been investigating the therapeutic effects of Japanese hot springs, also known as…

Ammonium is the secret ingredient in stable, efficient, scalable perovskite solar cells

A new pathway to creating durable, efficient perovskite photovoltaics at industrial scale has been demonstrated through…

Artificial DNA kills cancer

Researchers have used artificial DNA to target and kill cancer cells in a completely new way.…

Materials science: A rough start can lead to a strong bond

Researchers developed a cheap and simple process to create nanoscale structures on the surface of galvanized…

Appreciating the value of elephants

An international team of researchers has mapped out the values and benefits of elephants to help…

Decoding the secret language of photosynthesis

For decades, scientists have been stumped by the signals plants send themselves to initiate photosynthesis, the…