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Solar energy is clean and abundant. But when the sun isn't shining, you must store the energy in batteries or through a process called photocatalysis--in which solar energy is used to make fuels. In photocatalytic water ...

SNSF-funded researchers have developed a new technique for carving materials to create micromechanical systems. In particular, they have created a miniscule watch component out of synthetic single-crystal diamond.

For the first time, six people have had eye surgery performed by a robot that was able to filter out the tremors from a surgeon's hand

Peahens have fan-shaped crests on their heads, and it seems males can make these crests resonate by making a specific noise with their tails

Pulling things from thin air is generally considered a magic trick. But several recent research papers suggest we could soon be extracting valuable resources like water, fuel, and power from the atmosphere. Startup Carbo...

People with a rare red meat allergy may have a higher risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.

There were domestic dogs in North America 10,200 years ago, according to a re-examination of an ancient dog skeleton that looks like a small English setter

EU-funded scientists have succeeded in redefining the ampere in terms of fundamental constants of physics. Based on the electron charge, the newly developed microscopic device has been reported as the most accurate techn...

The balls are carved with intricate spiral patterns, but scientists can't figure out their meaning.

Consuming things in an unconventional way enhances our enjoyment of them, researchers say.

Peripheral inflammation is associated with brain connectivity and structure in those with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study reports.

Researchers report watching videos of nature and natural scenes can help to improve your body image.

A new meta-analysis of neuroimaging data reveals people with ASD process social and nonsocial rewards differently than those without an autism diagnosis.

President Trump has announced the creation of a Space Force, the first new US military branch since 1947, but it's not yet clear what this new corps will do

A new study reveals how early immune response helps spread neurocryptococcosis. The findings may help develop new treatments that can prevent and treat this fungal infection.

Researchers report children whose parents are over-controlling, or Helicopter Parents, had poorer emotional and behavioral regulation by the age of 5.

Researchers say the relative silence between firing spikes of neurons help the brain to encrypt information.

A new study could help advance research into pain and hypersensitivity to cold stimuli. Researchers have mapped feelings of cold touch sensation in the insula of mice.

A family with a rare genetic mutation are helping researchers answer important questions about how the human brain is wired. The family, who share an altered copy of the DCC gene, have less connectivity between areas whe...

HIV tests may be giving incorrect results for people taking PrEP to avoid getting the virus, meaning they may be HIV positive for months without knowing

Neutron facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are aiding scientists in research to boost the power and efficiency of thermoelectric materials. These performance increases could enable more cost-effective and practi...

Researchers report a link between gut bacteria and psychological distress associated with obesity. Switching mice to high fat diets, researchers reported the animals experienced more depressive and anxiety symptoms. Thes...