Brains of children with autism may not always 'see' body language, study finds

Researchers have found that children with autism spectrum disorder may not always process body movements effectively,…

Houston residents' chemical exposure increased post-Hurricane Harvey, study finds

Researchers used silicone wristbands to measure Houston residents’ increased exposure to hazardous chemicals in the wake…

Reducing energy consumption: A new test system for passive cooling materials

Passive day cooling is a promising technology for the sustainable reduction of energy consumption. Researchers have…

Biodiversity survey reveals that more species are threatened with extinction than previously thought

A new survey attempts to fill some of the gaps in understanding by synthesizing the perspectives…

Scientists reveal new function of enzyme ADAR1 linking it to age-related diseases via a role independent of RNA-editing during aging

Scientists have revealed a novel ADAR1-SIRT1-p16INK4a axis in regulating cellular senescence and its potential implications in…

To keep up with evolving prey, rattlesnakes tap genetically diverse venom toolbox

A new study of rattlesnakes in the western U.S. sheds light on how the reptiles evolve…

How ultrathin polymer films can be used for storage technology

Precisely applied mechanical pressure can improve the electronic properties of a widely used polymer material. This…

Fuel cells: Novel multi-proton carrier complex as efficient proton conductor at high temps

Fuel cells often fall short when it comes to operating at temperatures beyond 100 degrees Celsius…

Insects harbor over a thousand genes from microbes, which help them survive

Hundreds of millions of years ago, microbes and plants might have given insects an evolutionary advantage…

'Black hole police' discover a dormant black hole outside our galaxy

A team of international experts, renowned for debunking several black hole discoveries, have found a stellar-mass…