Pluto should be reclassified as a planet, experts say
The reason Pluto lost its planet status is not valid, according to new research.
National survey shows ocean and coastal recreation is big business
A new report by social scientists reveals that viewing or photographing the ocean was the top activity for ocean lovers in the U.S. in...
Future of nuclear energy
Scientists have analyzed the reasons for the current global stall of nuclear energy capacity and discuss measures that could be taken to arrest and...
New York State sepsis reporting mandate appears to improve care, reduce deaths
A New York State requirement that all hospitals report compliance with protocols to treat severe sepsis and septic shock appears to improve care and...
Toddlers prefer winners, but avoid those who win by force
Toddlers aged just 1 1/2 years prefer individuals whom other people yield to. It appears to be deeply rooted in human nature to seek...
Cover the U.S. In 89 percent trees, or go solar
Researchers found that using bio-sequestration to capture carbon produced by US coal-fired plants even after carbon capture and storage would require using 62 percent...
New way to identify telltale markers for breast cancer tumors
Scientists have developed a better way to identify markers for breast cancer tumors, a breakthrough that could lead to better treatment for millions of...
Total ankle arthroplasty offers patients greater range of motion and less pain
New research reveals patients with end-stage ankle arthritis can expect enhanced quality of life within six months of surgical reconstruction.
Brainwaves synchronize to the speed of talking, influencing the way we hear words
The speed at which someone speaks influences the way we hear upcoming words. But, until recently, little was known about the neural mechanisms behind...
Visceral leishmaniasis on the rise in Brazil, study finds
The parasitic disease leishmaniasis is spread to humans through the bites of sandflies, and is endemic in a number of countries, including Brazil. Despite...
