Rise in global sea levels could have 'profound consequences'

Researchers say global sea levels may rise by 2m by the end of this century, double…

Bonobo mothers help their sons to have more offspring

New research finds that bonobo mothers take action to ensure their sons will become fathers. This…

Why are gels elastic?

They’re in a range of consumer products — everything from toothpaste and yogurt to fabric softeners…

Staying in shape: How rod-shaped bacteria grow long, not wide

Researchers show how the rod-shaped bacteria Bacillus subtilis maintains its precise diameter while growing end to…

Giving rural Indians what they want increases demand for cookstoves

Global health efforts to design and deliver improved cookstoves don’t always catch on. Experience has shown…

New research shows how clustered particles determine elasticity of some gels

From the toothpaste you squeeze on your brush first thing in the morning to the yogurt…

'Spidey senses' could help autonomous machines see better

What if drones and self-driving cars had the tingling “spidey senses” of Spider-Man? Click…

Researchers develop new lens manufacturing technique

Researchers from Washington State University and Ohio State University have developed a low-cost, easy way to…

Professor rethinks living spaces for refugee camps

With every touch of a screen, new technologies including smartphones and social media have made the…

Cutting the time on early disease diagnoses with extracellular vesicles

When an individual has cancer, or any number of other diseases, early detection can make a…