A new study shows that graphene sheets can block the signals mosquitoes use to identify a blood meal, potentially enabling…
Spontaneous brain fluctuations influence risk-taking
Minute-to-minute fluctuations in human brain activity, linked to changing levels of dopamine, impact whether we make risky decisions, finds a…
Quest for new cancer treatment crosses milestone
A cancer therapy has crossed a milestone in clinical trials, a major development in a decades-long quest to develop a…
New evidence that optimists live longer
After decades of research, a new study links optimism and prolonged life. Researchers have found that individuals with greater optimism…
Scientists advance search for memory’s molecular roots
The mechanism of a large, multidomain protein perfectly suited to help store long-term memories in neurons is detailed for the…
To stop mosquito-transmitted illnesses, pay attention to how humans behave
Targeting the mosquito population within a defined area is the primary way scientists and public health officials mitigate the spread…
Oncologists echo findings that suggest a reduced risk of breast cancer recurrence
A modified drug combination may lead to a decreased chance of disease recurrence for women with high risk, HER-2 negative…
Newark Water Crisis: Racing to Replace Lead Pipes in Under 3 Years
Newark Races to Fix Lead Water Pipes in Under 3 Years, Rather Than 10
Newark Water Crisis: Racing to Replace Lead Pipes in Under 3 Years
A new $120 million financing plan will allow the city to replace its 18,000 buried lead service lines more quickly.
Japanese trees synchronize allergic pollen release over immense distances
Researchers used tree pollen data for 120 sites across Japan to observe pollen synchronicity at regional and national levels. Greater…