Not too wet, not too dry: Plasma-treated fuel cell gets it just right
Fuel cells hold promise as a clean, renewable source of energy. But keeping them dry has long been a challenge, as they produce water...
Legacy of NASA’s Dawn, near the end of its mission
NASA's Dawn mission is drawing to a close after 11 years of breaking new ground in planetary science, gathering breathtaking imagery, and performing unprecedented...
Emotional scars increase the risk of sports injury
Active top-flight athletes who have experienced sexual or physical abuse at some time in their life run a greater risk of sports-related injury. A...
Curiosity rover surveys a mystery under dusty Martian skies
NASA's Curiosity rover recently surveyed its surroundings on Mars, producing a 360-degree panorama of its current location on Vera Rubin Ridge.
Night-time habits of captive flamingos
What do captive flamingos do at night, when their zoo or wildlife park is closed?
Harnessing the power of the crowd could improve screening accuracy
Averaging the results from two independent participants improved screening accuracy, whether participants were looking at baggage scans or mammograms, according to new research.
Proactive approach to defending computer systems
Researchers have taken a step toward the development of moving target defense techniques in software-defined networks. This is a demanding cybersecurity research topic, scientists...
Effective TB, HIV, malaria vaccines missing from pipeline
Many of the vaccines critically needed to fight the world's most prevalent infectious diseases are not likely to be developed. A financial modeling study...
Holography, light-field technology combo could deliver practical 3-D displays
Researchers have begun to explore a combination of holography and light field technologies as a way to reduce the size and cost of more...
Superbugs jumping frequently between humans and animals
In a recent study, researchers found that cows are a source of resistant staphylococcus strains causing infections in humans today.
