New theory of decision-making seeks to explain why humans don't make optimal choices

A new theory of economic decision-making offers an explanation as to why humans, in general, make…

Pressures within supply chains paved the way to an oversupply of prescription opioids, experts say

New research shows pressure from manufacturers and suppliers of opioids, particularly national corporations, influenced how pharmacies…

Nanotechnology used to destroy and prevent relapse of solid tumor cancers

As people across the globe look forward to longer life expectancies, malignant cancers continue to pose…

Scientists find new indicators of Alaska permafrost thawing

More areas of year-round unfrozen ground have begun dotting Interior and Northwest Alaska and will continue…

Nano-sensor detects pesticides on fruit in minutes

Researchers have developed a tiny sensor for detecting pesticides on fruit in just a few minutes.…

Targeted micronutrition ameliorates allergy symptoms

Micronutrient deficiencies can promote inflammation and render the immune system particularly sensitive to allergenic substances. In…

Intriguing connection between diet, eye health and lifespan uncovered

Researchers have demonstrated a link between diet, circadian rhythms, eye health and lifespan in Drosophila. They…

A quantum drum that stores quantum states for record-long times

Researchers have improved the coherence time of a previously developed quantum membrane dramatically. The improvement will…

Are ultra-processed foods harmful? Experts weigh the evidence

In new papers and a live debate, leading scientists present arguments for and against incorporating the…

Detecting new particles around black holes with gravitational waves

Clouds of ultralight particles can form around rotating black holes. A team of physicists now show…