Just 2 layers of materials commonly used in biomedical labs can mimic the electrical properties of human skin.
A member of a grant review panel explains the ins and outs of applying for research funding – and the consequences of…
Control systems keep your house warm and your car’s speed constant, but they could also help address societal problems.
Raw water may not be as safe as it looks. Like raw milk, untreated water comes with dubious health claims and high risks.
Speaking with an AI bot can be amusing and even helpful – if it understands you. How well AIs do that is a matter of whose…
Patients rely on abortion clinics to protect their privacy. The providers have work to do to catch up to today’s digital…
Hubble’s work pushed the field of astronomy forward, starting with his paper demonstrating that some objects exist outside…
Cells function differently under low gravity conditions. Rather than send lab samples to space, researchers are developing…
The information systems Congress uses have existed largely unchanged for decades, while the world has experienced an information…
Over 35 years after the first study linking Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the US is beginning to wean it…
While scientists still aren’t sure how phosphine wreaks so much havoc on the body, some are developing medications that…
Politics in America have become more upsetting than ever for big chunks of the population, but there are ways to cope.
Nearly 40% of all gifts and grants and 60% of the total number of dollars given backed initiatives based in the foundation’s…
Electrolyte beverages can be a big help for athletes and during flu season – but some may worsen issues such as diarrhea.
Obesity can put strain on the heart, resulting in an increased risk of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or irregular…
Wearing the wrong shoe on Earth can lead to injury. Researchers still need to figure out the physical consequences of spending…
A digital media scholar and longtime RedNote user gives a firsthand account of US and Chinese social media users interacting…
Biden’s legacy includes elevating science’s influence in federal decision-making and considering the social and ethical…
Meta’s decision could open the floodgates to more climate misinformation on its apps, including misleading or out-of-context…