Two new studies suggest that mindfulness — the practice of focusing one’s awareness on the present moment — can enhance…
Mosquito incognito: Could graphene-lined clothing help prevent mosquito bites?
A new study shows that graphene sheets can block the signals mosquitoes use to identify a blood meal, potentially enabling…
Spontaneous brain fluctuations influence risk-taking
Minute-to-minute fluctuations in human brain activity, linked to changing levels of dopamine, impact whether we make risky decisions, finds a…
Quest for new cancer treatment crosses milestone
A cancer therapy has crossed a milestone in clinical trials, a major development in a decades-long quest to develop a…
New evidence that optimists live longer
After decades of research, a new study links optimism and prolonged life. Researchers have found that individuals with greater optimism…
Scientists advance search for memory’s molecular roots
The mechanism of a large, multidomain protein perfectly suited to help store long-term memories in neurons is detailed for the…
To stop mosquito-transmitted illnesses, pay attention to how humans behave
Targeting the mosquito population within a defined area is the primary way scientists and public health officials mitigate the spread…
Oncologists echo findings that suggest a reduced risk of breast cancer recurrence
A modified drug combination may lead to a decreased chance of disease recurrence for women with high risk, HER-2 negative…
Newark Water Crisis: Racing to Replace Lead Pipes in Under 3 Years
A new $120 million financing plan will allow the city to replace its 18,000 buried lead service lines more quickly.
Newark Water Crisis: Racing to Replace Lead Pipes in Under 3 Years
Newark Races to Fix Lead Water Pipes in Under 3 Years, Rather Than 10