Google has introduced a new video format, VR180, developed with input from its Daydream team….
NASA keeps a close eye on tiny stowaways
Wherever you find people, you also find bacteria and other microorganisms. The International Space Station…
Study of US seniors strengthens link between air pollution and premature death
A new study of 60 million Americans — about 97 percent of people age 65…
Scientists identify cause, possible treatment for life-threatening gut condition
Investigators have discovered a genetic cause and potential treatment strategy for a rare immune disorder…
Nanostructures taste the rainbow
Combining nanophotonics and thermoelectrics, engineers generate materials capable of distinguishing between tiny differences in wavelengths…
Paving the way for promising treatment for hot flashes
Fifteen years ago, Dr. Naomi Rance was at work when she experienced her first hot…
What’s on your skin? Archaea, that’s what
It turns out your skin is crawling with single-celled microorganisms — and they’re not just…
Super-strong metal made for next tech frontier
Engineers have developed a strong, durable new material to help shape advanced MEMS sensors needed…
How family and friends influence breast cancer treatment decisions
When a woman walks into the oncologist’s office, she’s usually not alone. In fact, a…
Biofuel from waste: Zeolite catalysts pave the road to decentralized chemical processes
Fuel from waste? It is possible. But hitherto, converting organic waste to fuel has not…