Companies' 'deforestation-free' supply chain pledges have barely impacted forest clearance in the Amazon, researchers say

More companies must make and implement zero-deforestation supply chain commitments in order to significantly reduce deforestation…

Australians clueless about their country's most endangered species

A study bu a conservation psychologist reveals overwhelming public ignorance of Australia’s most threatened species, a…

Researchers reveal why shingles can lead to stroke

Scientists investigating why people who have had shingles are at a higher risk of stroke, now…

A stem cell protein facilitates relapse of pediatric brain tumors

The malignant brain tumor type medulloblastoma can become resistant to therapy which can cause relapse. Researchers…

Sticky cell fingers help keep breast tumors contained

Researchers have identified that finger-like cellular extensions called filopodia contribute to building a barrier surrounding breast…

Rewards only promote cooperation if the other person also learns about them

Researchers show that reputation plays a key role in determining which rewarding policies people adopt. Using…

Battery-free, light-powered pacemaker may improve quality of life for heart disease patients

Engineers are developing a new kind of pacemaker, which envelops the heart and uses precise targeting…

Factors influencing bike share among underserved populations: Evidence from three US cities

There is evidence that lower-income and people of color (POC) in the U.S. do not use…

NASA's InSight lander detects stunning meteoroid impact on Mars

NASA’s InSight lander recorded a magnitude 4 marsquake last Dec. 24, but scientists learned only later…

New cancer fighting compound created

Medical researchers have developed new chemical compounds that show promise in a potential anticancer therapy to…