As uniform as cloned soldiers, new spiders were named after the Stormtroopers in Star Wars

Despite being widely distributed across north and central South America, the small family of similarly looking…

Brain wave stimulation may improve Alzheimer’s symptoms

By exposing mice to a unique combination of light and sound, neuroscientists have shown they can…

Gravity influences how we make decisions – new research

Returning to Earth from the International Space Station, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield remarked how making the…

Gravity influences how we make decisions – new research

Returning to Earth from the International Space Station, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield remarked how making the…

Renewable energy won’t make Bitcoin ‘green,’ but tweaking its mining mechanism might

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is known for its energy footprint. Now, a researcher suggests that renewable hydropower…

Sea otters’ tool use leaves behind distinctive archaeological evidence

Researchers have analyzed the use by sea otters of large, shoreline rocks as 'anvils' to break…

What the world’s oldest eggs reveal about dinosaur evolution

A study of the world's earliest known dinosaur eggs reveals new information about the evolution of…

What the world’s oldest eggs reveal about dinosaur evolution

A study of the world's earliest known dinosaur eggs reveals new information about the evolution of…

Touchscreens go 3-D with buttons that pulsate and vibrate under your fingertips

By pulsing or vibrating on demand, smartphone screens can help users navigate through a menu or…

Touchscreens go 3-D with buttons that pulsate and vibrate under your fingertips

By pulsing or vibrating on demand, smartphone screens can help users navigate through a menu or…