The trucks and trains that transport goods across the United States emit gases and particles that threaten human health and…
Connection between home energy efficiency and respiratory health in low-income homes
A new study finds people living in drafty homes in low-income, urban communities are at a higher risk of respiratory…
Human enhancement: Is it good for society?
Human enhancement technologies are opening up tremendous new possibilities. But they’re also raising important questions about what it means to…
Rats in augmented reality help show how the brain determines location
Before the age of GPS, humans had to orient themselves without on-screen arrows pointing down an exact street, but rather,…
Interventions to reduce antibiotics require tailored approach in developing countries
Fears around leaving infectious diseases untreated and poorly enforced antibiotic supply controls could hamper efforts to reduce the use of…
Acoustic waves can monitor stiffness of living cells
Engineers have devised a new, non-invasive way to monitor the stiffness of single living cells, using acoustic waves. Their technique…
Spinal cord is ‘smarter’ than previously thought
New research has shown that the spinal cord is able to process and control complex functions, like the positioning of…
Surrounded by low achievers:High on positive emotions?
Researchers demonstrate negative impacts of high-achieving environment on school students’ individual emotional well-being.
New role for death molecule
To unravel programmed cell death pathways, investigators examine a molecule deemed unimportant, and find new function.
Benefits of delayed cord clamping in healthy babies
A five-minute delay in the clamping of healthy infants’ umbilical cords results in increased iron stores and brain myelin in…