Older people's civic participation has been associated with improvement of cognitive function and physical and mental…
Lack of affordable rent plagues cities across the United States
New research by USC housing experts reveals lack of affordable rent is a bigger problem than…
Brain, shape and fossils
Emiliano Bruner, a paleoneurologist at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), has…
Forget smart cities (for a minute), we need to talk about smart farms
There's a lot of talk about digital technology and smart cities, but what about smart farms?…
Environmental pollutants could impact cellular signs of aging
Researchers have linked some environmental pollutants with diseases, a decreased life span and signs of premature…
Declining insects? Bring back set-aside
What if there were no more insects? Recent media headlines all over the world have raised…
Rheumatoid arthritis patients affected by disabilities well in advance of diagnosis
Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis often are affected by functional disability a year or two before…
‘Exotic’ genes may improve cotton yield and quality
Improving cotton quality can have ramifications for $12B US cotton trade industry.
'Exotic' genes may improve cotton yield and quality
Improving cotton quality can have ramifications for $12B US cotton trade industry. Click here…
River wildlife contain cocaine, pharmaceuticals and pesticides
For the first time, researchers have found a diverse array of chemicals, including illicit drugs and…