Stanford researchers find new ways to make clean hydrogen and rechargable zinc batteries
Stanford engineers created arrays of silicon nanocones to trap sunlight and improve the performance of solar cells made of bismuth vanadate (1μm=1,000 nanometers). Credit:...
Rare, blind catfish never before found in US discovered in national park cave in...
These Mexican blindcats were discovered in an underwater cave in Texas. Credit: Danté Fenolio
An extremely rare eyeless catfish species previously known to exist only...
Bright spots shine light on the future of coral reefs
Marine protected areas support and maintain a rich diversity and abundance of reef fishes in the Rock Islands of Palau, Micronesia.Credit: Tane Sinclair-Taylor
Researchers have...
How your parenting style affects your child’s future
The left graph shows parenting methods (supportive, strict, indulgent) and their effects on children's success. The right shows parenting methods (easygoing, harsh, average) and...
Permafrost thawing below shallow Arctic lakes
Shallow lakes on the Coastal Plain of Alaska. New research finds permafrost below shallow lakes such as these is thawing as a result of...
Changed gut bug mix linked to C-section, antibiotics and formula lasts through baby’s first...
Birth by C-section, exposure to antibiotics and formula feeding slow the development and decrease the diversity of a baby's microbes through the first year...
Relax, it’ll be 1,500 years before aliens contact us
Carina Nebula. Credit: NASA
If you’re expecting to hear from aliens from across the universe, it could be a while.
Deconstructing the Fermi paradox and...
Mechanism for Rift Valley fever virus infection discovered
Brooke Harmon, a virologist at Sandia National Laboratories, led research that found a cellular pathway for Rift Valley fever virus infection, the first step...
Exercise can help adults better cope with ADHD symptoms
Patrick O'Connor (left) found that exercise, even a small amount, can help alleviate symptoms of ADHD in adults. Credit: University of Georgia
Exercise, even a...
New 3-D printed polymer can convert methane to methanol
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory chemist Sarah Baker holds a gas chromatography vial used to measure the amount of methanol produced by the enzyme-embedded polymer. Credit:...
Pregnant women’s high-fat, high-sugar diets may affect future generations
New research suggests that mothers who eat high-fat, high-sugar diets can predispose multiple generations to metabolic problems, even if their offspring consume healthy diets.
While...
