Scientists in a lab at North Dakota State University’s Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE), Fargo, are completing analysis of the clay, often…
A new study shows that both length of time and percentage of overall sleep spent in different sleep stages are associated with decreased metabolic rate,…
In a report in the Sept. 25 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the scientists conclude that a molecular signal in the protein…
The 6-inch diameter, stainless steel pipe is the pressure vessel, which is essential for the system’s operation, said Creager, a doctoral student in mechanical…
Getting energy from sunlight: Plants have it down; humans have not quite got the knack for it. Hybrid systems made from natural and synthetic components could…
The study found that, regardless of how big and healthy individual chicks are, what really matters to their chances of surviving and breeding is how siblings…
Transport is playing a big role in delivering economic development to Africa. But as the demand for transport grows and cities expand, policy makers need to…
A new Rice University-led study finds that a deep connection about 50 miles underground can explain the enigmatic behavior of two of Earth's most notable…
Most researchers imagine the initial oxygenation of the ocean and atmosphere to have been something like a staircase, but with steps only going up. The first…
First author Dr. Halcyon Skinner, assistant professor of population health sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, says…
The ability of deep-sea corals to harbor a broad array of marine life, including commercially important fish species, make these habitat-forming organisms of…
Materials of this type might be used to read and write digital information not by using the electron’s charge, as is the case with today’s electronic devices,…
The results of the new study have implications for cardiovascular health, including daily changes in responses to stress and the effect of long-term rotational…
This is important, the Duke University engineers who made the observations said, because it explains a major reason why such materials as insulation for…
The decal requirement, also known as Kyleigh’s Law, also supports the ability of police to enforce GDL provisions. In NJ, all novice drivers 16 to 20 years of…
Top marine predators like tuna and sharks are suffering from the effects of climate change as the availability of prey decreases and the spatial distribution…