Scientists and engineers at Rice University say the same is true for the environment. If a chemical spill in a river goes unnoticed for 20 minutes, it might be too late to remediate.
University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers are exploring a noninvasive, drug-free treatment that offers hope for healing from the severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
The diminished power of the immune system in older adults is usually blamed on the aging process. But a new study by Columbia immunologists shows that decades of particulate air pollution also take a toll.
A new method to treat sewage can efficiently convert leftover sludge to biogas, an advance that could help communities lower their waste treatment costs while helping the environment.
Ensuring access to minimum resources and services for all while also safeguarding the stability of the Earth's environment requires drastic societal transformations, according to a new international study that included University of Arizona researchers.
Two newly developed, low-cost tests that use nanoparticles to detect chemicals can accurately measure tiny amounts of two potentially harmful herbicides in fruits, vegetables and their products.
People with rheumatoid arthritis have a greater than average risk of cardiovascular disease, but a new study suggests that drugs commonly used to reduce joint inflammation in patients also reduce that risk.
A new study found a higher prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli in water and child stool samples taken from rural areas of Bangladesh with high arsenic contamination levels in drinking water compared to areas with less contamination.
Ensuring access to minimum resources and services for all while also safeguarding the stability of the Earth's environment requires drastic societal transformations, according to a new international study that included University of Arizona researchers.
Extreme heat often follows tropical cyclones and can complicate disaster recovery even further, researchers have found.
The first six months are crucial to the success of psychotherapeutic interventions for adolescents. According to a recently completed doctoral thesis, the frequency of intervention should be high at the initial stages of treatment.
Researchers have identified gene variants linked to harmful fatty substances in the blood. In the future, it might prove possible to prevent cardiovascular disease by influencing the function of these genes.
Called a “treasure trove of data” for planetary scientists, the study is the largest ever published on radar observations of near-Earth asteroids.
University of Missouri researcher finds APRNs are often overlooked, underutilized in nursing homes.
Evidence-based benefits include improved muscle strength, balance, flexibility, sleep, social support, confidence and decreased risk of falls.
Cat genes reveal how invention of agriculture bonded cats with people in ancient Mesopotamia, leading to worldwide feline migration with humans.
In two separate studies, MU researchers found testimonials on social media can help recruit much needed Black Americans and rural white men to participate in medical clinical trials.
University of Missouri engineers are working to speed up the order delivery process by optimizing warehouse operations using a collaborative human-robot order picking system.
MU study shows positive perceptions of aging can benefit sexual satisfaction among older adults.
MU study finds adding additional nutrients to infant diet leads to improved weight, bigger head size, and stronger bones.