A new technique for removing bias in datasets can enable machine-learning models to make loan approval predictions that are both fair and accurate.
In June 2021, an unprecedented heat wave hit the Pacific Northwest and Canada, killing an estimated 1,400 people.
Almost all of the world’s 31 largest carnivore species, including gray wolves, grizzly bears, cheetahs and lions, have been impacted by human development and activity.
Rice University study features statewide analysis of mortality, air pollution, and assessment of disproportionate economic impacts in Harris County
Rice team’s simulations show iron catalyzes corrosion in 'inert' carbon dioxide
Brothers in Rice lab find audio from graphene production contains valuable data
Theory shows how manipulating quasiparticles could improve chemical processes
Animal-dispersed plants' ability to keep pace with climate change reduced by 60%
By studying green algae in Swedish lakes, a research team, led by Lund University in Sweden, has succeeded in identifying which environmental conditions promote multicellularity.
Seeds and fat balls do more than just fill small birds’ stomachs.
Swedish obstetricians and gynecologists are noticeably more emotionally stable and conscientious compared to the majority of the Swedish population.
Is it possible to improve the antibodies that the body produces to fight SARS-CoV2?
Some smart home technology could help curb opioid overdose. A Washington State University pilot study showed that a set of noninvasive home sensors could provide accurate information about overnight restlessness and sleep problems for people recovering from opioid use disorder.
Given a choice, captive bears mimic mixed diets of their wild peers
Feeding honey to hibernating bears helped Washington State University researchers find the potential genetic keys to the bears’ insulin control, an advance that could ultimately lead to a treatment for human diabetes.
Over time the water collected behind dams will release greater amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas with even worse effects than carbon dioxide, according to a recent study.
A little Martian dust appears to go a long way. A small amount of simulated crushed Martian rock mixed with a titanium alloy made a stronger, high-performance material in a 3D‑printing process that one day could be used on Mars to make tools or rocket parts.
A species of ordinary gut bacteria that we all carry flourishes when the intestinal flora is knocked out by a course of antibiotics
Dense urban areas amplify the effects of higher temperatures, due to the phenomenon of heat islands in cities.
Exercising too much and not getting enough rest is bad for your health.