Scientists offer a glimpse into a possible new path toward the production of energy through…
Newborn harbour porpoises have the fastest hearing development among mammals
All mammals can hear — but it is not an ability that is fully developed…
The ultimate power nap: Researchers use ‘Fitbits’ to track elephant sleep in the wild
Behavioral studies of elephant sleep in zoos record that they sleep around four hours per…
Is anything tough enough to survive on Mars?
Two separate investigations determine that microorganisms can survive on the surface of Mars, and deep…
Scientists discover magnetic ‘persuasion’ in neighboring metals
Certain materials can be swayed by their neighbors to become magnetic, according to a new…
Air pollution can alter the effectiveness of antibiotics and increases the potential of disease, new study reveals
New research has explored the impact of black carbon on bacteria in the respiratory tract….
Insects love windthrows
Storm-ravaged woodland is approximately twice as rich in insect species as undamaged forest, new research…
A SOI wafer is a suitable substrate for gallium nitride crystals
Improved characteristics in power electronics and radio applications can be achieved by using a SOI…
Cigarette smoke curbs lung’s self-healing
Smoke from cigarettes blocks self-healing processes in the lungs and consequently can lead to chronic…
New treatment for fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes burns up fat in liver
Researchers are planning the clinical trial of a new treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease…