Where the human species is headed and whether humanity is still evolving are tantalizing questions for scientists who study evolution as well as for non-specialists.
Xue Sherry Gao, Rice team identify surprising catalyst for Nobel Prize-winning reaction
A new study reveals that lymph nodes near the lungs create an environment that weakens T-cell responses to tumors.
Research reveals protein plaques associated with disease are stickier than thought
Study reveals key cell structures and gene expression changes near amyloid plaques and tau tangles in mouse brain tissue.
Star’s sudden 2020 slowdown allows for test of ‘anti-glitch’ theory
A new tool brings the benefits of AI programming to a much broader class of problems.
Experiments visualize how 2D perovskite structures change when excited
“Squeezing” noise over a broad frequency bandwidth in a quantum system could lead to faster and more accurate quantum measurements.
MU researchers design a soft, breathable and stretchable material that is nearly undetectable on a person’s skin, allowing for optimal long-term health monitoring.
Findings offer recommendations for rural schools interested in implementing similar programs.
Coping with the loss of a spouse while dealing with the 9-to-5 grind can take a serious toll on the health of widows or widowers, according to new research from the Biobehavioral Mechanisms Explaining Disparities Lab (BMED) at Rice University.
‘String puppet’ mechanism controls estrogen regulation; finding could improve therapies
Rice scientists show that light-activated nanoscale drills can kill pathogenic fungi
Whether they’re personally struck by or spared from natural disasters, people are more likely to distrust the government when their family and friends are victims, according to new research from Rice University.
UH Market Data Study Reveals Ways Retailers and Creators Can Reach Customers in This Sought-After Segment
UH Study Finds Industry Still Facing Massive Post-Pandemic Labor Shortage
Caregiver Attention Must Be Paid
Microbiome Therapeutic Tackles C. Diff, the Most Common Health Care-Associated Infectious Agent in the U.S.
Medieval doctors saw fertility as having a cut-off point rather than slowly declining with age, ancient medical texts show