With marijuana partially legalized in a growing number of states, advocates in Nebraska are pushing for their state to embrace…
Toward brain-like computing: New memristor better mimics synapses
A new electronic device can directly model the behaviors of a synapse, which is a connection between two neurons.
Children of problem drinkers more likely to marry someone with a drinking problem
Children of parents who have alcohol use disorder are more likely to get married under the age of 25, less…
Tiny implantable device short-circuits hunger pangs, aids weight loss
New battery-free, easily implantable weight-loss devices developed by engineers could offer a promising new weapon for battling the bulge.
The World Needs a Urine Test for TB. But It’s Already Here.
The W.H.O. has recommended such a test for H.I.V.-positive patients since 2015. But in poor countries, few qualifying patients are…
CBD in marijuana may worsen glaucoma, raise eye pressure
A study has found that CBD — a major chemical component in marijuana — appears to increase pressure inside the…
How a personality trait puts you at risk for cybercrime
Impulse online shopping, downloading music and compulsive email use are all signs of a certain personality trait that make you…
Biodegradable, edible film kills pathogens on seafood
A biodegradable, edible film made with plant starch and antimicrobial compounds may control the growth of foodborne pathogens on seafood,…
Vaccine using microneedle patch with RSV virus, immune-stimulating compound is effective against RSV
Skin vaccination using a microneedle patch that contains the inactivated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and a compound that stimulates immune…
Depression, anxiety may take same toll on health as smoking and obesity
An annual physical typically involves a weight check and questions about unhealthy habits like smoking, but a new study suggests…