Atmospheric scientists reveal much of Houston’s ozone exceedance due to air flows from the...
Atmospheric science researchers published findings on Houston's ozone. They found that while local emissions play a role in the rise of Houston's ozone levels,...
You say tomato, these scientists say evolutionary mystery
Biologists have found evidence for evolutionary 'syndromes'-- sets of traits that occur together -- that help to explain how tomatoes first evolved their distinctive...
Urban parks built on former waste incineration sites could be lead hotspots
A new study finds that surface soil in parks and playgrounds built on former waste incineration and ash disposal sites may contain levels of...
You can leave your gloves on: New material burns viruses, safe for skin
A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side could be used to...
Not too big: Machine learning tames huge data sets
A machine-learning algorithm demonstrated the capability to process data that exceeds a computer's available memory by identifying a massive data set's key features and...
Researchers discover iron-targeting approaches to halt proliferation of cancer cells
Researchers discovered a new class of iron-targeting compounds that hamper the proliferation of cultured malignant cells in a laboratory setting.
Stem cell-derived components may treat underlying causes of PCOS
Researchers recently unveiled a potential new PCOS treatment that restored ovarian function and improved hormonal and metabolic regulation in mice.
New Analysis of 1970s Moonquakes Reveals an Unexpected Origin
Sensors placed on the surface of the Moon during the Apollo 17 mission picked up a mysterious tremor, one that regularly occurred as the...
Hot Chip Challenge May Have Led to 14-Year-Old Boy’s Death
A hot chip challenge might have become deadly for 14-year-old Harris Wolobah in Massachusetts this month. According to his family, the boy felt sick...
Waffle Your Store-Bought Croissants
I love waffling premade convenience foods, from frozen pound cakes, to honey buns, to mozzarella sticks, to the humble Uncrustable. The waffle maker doesn’t just cook...