‘Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine; wine before beer and you’ll feel queer’ goes the age-old aphorism. But scientists…
Does the presence of colleges and hospitals increase home prices?
Whether the presence of a college or hospital increases a home’s value has to do with the institution’s size and…
Sitting in front of the TV puts kids in the obesity hotseat
The simple act of switching on the TV for some downtime could be making a bigger contribution to childhood obesity…
Scientists discover genes that help harmful bacteria thwart treatment
A team has discovered two genes that make some strains of harmful Staphyloccocus bacteria resistant to treatment by copper, a…
New drug brings unexpected hope in targeting cancer cells
An unexpected finding in preclinical platelet studies could provide a novel approach to targeting and destroying difficult-to-treat cancer cells, providing…
Positive thinking during pregnancy may help children’s ability in math and science
Your attitude during pregnancy could have an effect on your child’s ability in math and science, according to a new…
Gummy-like robots that could help prevent disease
Scientists have developed microscopic, hydrogel-based muscles that can manipulate and mechanically stimulate biological tissue. These soft, biocompatible robots could be…
Cryo-force spectroscopy reveals the mechanical properties of DNA components
Physicists have developed a new method to examine the elasticity and binding properties of DNA molecules on a surface at…
With Abortion in Spotlight, States Seek to Pass New Laws
Lawmakers in several states have been busy crafting legislation that would either protect abortion or make it illegal in the…
With Abortion in Spotlight, States Seek to Pass New Laws
Lawmakers in several states have been busy crafting legislation that would either protect abortion or make it illegal in the…