African naked mole-rats are sometimes referred to as animal superheroes. They resist cancer, tolerate pain, and live a remarkably long…
New STM technique points way to new and purer pharmaceuticals
Chemists have used ultrahigh resolution scanning tunneling microscopy to see the exact location of atoms and bonds within a molecule,…
Blood clotting a significant cause of death in patients with COVID-19
A new study has found that Irish patients admitted to hospital with severe COVID-19 infection are experiencing abnormal blood clotting…
Potential treatment for chronic pain
Researchers have developed a new way to treat chronic pain which has been tested in mice. With a compound designed…
The story of three African slaves during Spanish colonialism, as told by their bones
Scientists tell the story of three 16th century African slaves identified from a mass burial site in Mexico City. Using…
Many published psychology experiments lack evidence of validity, study finds
An examination of nearly 350 published psychological experiments found that nearly half failed to show that they were based on…
Mind-controlled arm prostheses that ‘feel’ are now a part of everyday life
For the first time, people with arm amputations can experience sensations of touch in a mind-controlled arm prosthesis that they…
Double bubbles pierce with less trouble
Two microscopic bubbles penetrate soft materials better than one, concludes a new study by engineers. Optical cavitation uses a laser…
Smoking during pregnancy results in an increased risk of asthma even in adulthood
A recently completed study indicates that smoking by pregnant mothers caused roughly an 1.5-fold asthma risk in their offspring at…
Reduced obesity for weighted-vest wearers
Scientists have found a new method of reducing human body weight and fat mass using weighted vests. The new study…