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Bubbles aren't just for bath time. Bubbles, specifically bubbles in foamy flows, are critical for many industrial processes, including the production of food and cosmetics and drug development and delivery. But the behav...

Geologists have a reputation for facilitating the extraction of minerals and fossil fuels, says Christopher Jackson. Now we must use our expertise to find sources of renewable energy

A breakdown in regulatory mechanisms causes iron to build up in the brain during aging, increasing oxidative stress and increasing the risk of age-related cognitive decline, a new study reports.

Storms in the U.S. and Uruguay set new records for longest lightning bolt and longest-duration lightning flash.

A new deep learning algorithm that looks for the burden of genomic variants is 70% accurate at identifying specific mental health disorders within the African-American community.

Participating in high levels of physical activities, such as swimming or a game of tennis, once a week helps stave off chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Hypersexual disorder, or sex addiction, in males is associated with higher levels of oxytocin within the blood.

A new study shows inhibition of the CECR2 gene prevents triple-negative breast cancer from advancing or metastasizing.

A government-funded backhoe removing a wooden boardwalk has badly damaged a unique dinosaur trackway in Utah, witnesses say.

Quantum science holds promise for many technological applications, such as building hackerproof communication networks or quantum computers that could accelerate new drug discovery. These applications require a quantum v...

By demonstrating exceptional control of an open optical system, an international research team has provided a path to experimentally measure and test exotic phenomena and gain insights into new physics with exquisite sen...

Three different autism risk genes affect similar aspects of neural formation and the same types of neurons in the developing human brain.

Analysis of minerals in a Martian meteorite suggest that the planet may have begun to be hospitable for life 30 million years later than previously thought

Magnetism is a force of nature produced by moving electric charges.

Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy.

Heavy cannabis use in women is associated with reduced risk of developing diabetes, a new study reveals.

Researchers infected volunteers with the coronavirus for a new study.

Integrating multiple molecular profiling approaches of meningioma, the most common primary brain tumor, could transform patient care by providing a better prognosis and revealing the tumors that require more aggressive t...

A new study provides national estimates of the prevalence of undiagnosed HIV in children based on population-level data from sub-Saharan Africa.

Researchers have developed a prototype 'breathalyzer' that can sensitively and accurately diagnose COVID-19, even in asymptomatic individuals, in less than 5 minutes.

A study has uncovered new evidence linking higher levels of neuroticism and anxiety with the ability to experience a deeply relaxing sensation known as the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR).

Engineers have developed a kind of surgical 'duct tape.' The strong, flexible, and biocompatible sticky patch can be applied to biological tissues and organs to help seal tears and wounds.