New method of flexing on electronics
If a phone or other electronic device was made of soft materials, how would that change its use? Would it be more durable? If...
Chronic pain can be predicted within three days of an injury
After only one to three days of a whiplash injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of...
Key to low-cost, long-lasting renewable batteries for electric vehicles
Lithium-sulfur batteries have never lived up to their potential as the next generation of renewable batteries for electric vehicles and other devices. But mechanical...
Successful experiment paves the way for new element
Scientists have found an alternative way to produce atoms of the superheavy element livermorium. The new method opens up the possibility of creating another...
Harnessing plant odors to revolutionize sustainable agriculture
Plants communicate through volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that help them respond to herbivorous pest attacks. This review explored the mechanisms behind these plant communications...
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found that semaglutide may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Tiny medicine combats infections and drug resistance
Researchers have developed a new technology that can hold an entire course of antibiotics in one tiny dose and deliver on demand just the...
Burning incense can pose health risks for those with allergies and asthma
A new medically challenging case warns that, for those with allergies and asthma, health problems from burning incense can be a significant risk to...
AI-generated news is harder to understand, study finds
Readers find automated news articles poorer than manually-written texts in relation to word choice and use of numbers.
Scientists may have discovered important step in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A small molecular strand could hold the key to solving one of the greatest global health challenges. When bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, it...
