Researchers design model that predicts which buildings will survive wildfire

Wildfires may seem unpredictable, leaving random ruin in their wake. Engineers have now developed a model…

Researchers 'feed' leftover coffee grounds to microalgae to produce low emission biodiesel

Researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after ‘feeding’ and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds. …

Glowing fossils: Fluorescence reveals color patterns of earliest scallops

UV light makes it possible to see intricate structures of fossils that are barely visible in…

Scientists uncover new clues about the climate and health impact of atmospheric particles

Peering inside common atmospheric particles is providing important clues to their climate and health effects, according…

Study finds dieters may overestimate the healthiness of their eating habits

Adults who were making lifestyle changes to lose weight tended to overestimate how healthy their diet…

How gut bacteria influence the effects of cocaine in mice

Common gut bacteria can enhance the effects of cocaine in mice, researchers report. Their study demonstrates…

Scientists map the neural pathways for vomiting after eating infected food

The urge to vomit after eating contaminated food is the body’s natural defensive response to get…

Capturing and analyzing subtle combination tones produced by violins

When two musical notes are played simultaneously, the human ear can perceive weak additional tones called…

Simulating the shear destruction of red blood cells

The destruction of red blood cells, or mechanical hemolysis, is an inevitable complication of interventional devices,…

'A silent killer' — COVID-19 shown to trigger inflammation in the brain

Researchers have found that COVID-19 activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson’s disease.…