Mutation rates are proposed to be a pragmatic balance struck between the harmful effects of mutations…
Graphene coating could help prevent lithium battery fires
Researchers report that graphene -- wonder material of the 21st century -- may take the oxygen…
Marijuana for morning sickness? It’s not great for baby’s brain
With a growing number of states legalizing recreational or medical marijuana, more women are using the…
Combining opioids and marijuana may be advantageous for pain sufferers
Researchers report combining cannabinoids with morphine did not significantly increase impulsivity or memory impairment in a…
Teeth whitening products can harm protein-rich tooth layer
Americans spend more than a billion dollars on teeth whitening products each year. Although these products…
Melatonin’s heart protective effects not related to its antioxidant properties
Although melatonin does improve the outcomes of induced heart attacks in rats, those improvements are not…
A Jetsons future? Assessing the role of flying cars in sustainable mobility
In the 1960s animated sitcom 'The Jetsons,' George Jetson commutes to work in his family-size flying…
New to college? Spend some time alone
Seeking solitude -- for the right reasons -- can be good for first-year college students, research…
Empathy and cooperation go hand in hand
Despite sometimes selfish instincts, cooperation abounds in human societies. Using mathematical models to explore this complex…
Progress toward Epstein-Barr virus vaccine
A research team has determined how several antibodies induced by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a herpesvirus that…