Tiny nanoclusters of metal atoms—such as gold and silver—have properties which mean they can be used…
Listening to the quantum vacuum
Since the historic finding of gravitational waves from two black holes colliding over a billion light…
Annovera birth control vaginal ring effectively prevents unwanted pregnancy, research finds
A recently approved contraceptive vaginal ring -- the first that can be used for an entire…
Contraceptive jewelry could offer a new family planning approach
Researchers report on a technique for administering contraceptive hormones through special backings on jewelry such as…
Ultra-sharp images make old stars look absolutely marvelous!
Using high-resolution adaptive optics imaging from the Gemini Observatory, astronomers have uncovered one of the oldest…
Debt relief improves psychological and cognitive function, enabling better decision-making
A new study demonstrates that reducing the number of debt accounts lowers the mental burden of…
Cool Earth theory sheds more light on diamonds
A geologist has a new theory on the thermal evolution of Earth billions of years ago…
New structural phase transition may broaden the applicability of photo-responsive solids
Scientists discovered a new type of structural phase transition of an organic crystal called the photo-triggered…
Artificial womb technology breaks its 4 minute mile
A major advancement in pioneering technology based around the use of an artificial womb to save…
Half a degree more warming may cause dramatic differences on drought-flood compound risks
The Paris Agreement set goals of keeping global temperature rise below 2.0°C and working to keep…