Creating attraction between molecules deep in the periodic table

Researchers at the McGill University have shown that it is possible to develop strong, stable attractions between some of the heavier elements in the...

Astronomers discover an unusual nuclear transient

An international group of astronomers has detected an unusual nuclear transient in the nucleus of a weakly active galaxy. 

Scientists see link between oxidative stress and neurological disorders

Indian scientists have found a new function of a gene which is already known to play a role in neurological disorders. Scientists at the Indian...

New bioactive dental filling material promises to be teeth-friendly

A team of Indian scientists has developed a new technique that promises to help produce bioactive dental filling materials which will take much lesser...

Greater access to information reduces unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions

Antibiotics are often the go-to prescription for many primary care cases, but researchers estimate that as much as 23% of these prescriptions could be...

Why women store fat in different places than men

An ongoing report from Uppsala University has discovered that genetic elements impact whether individuals store fat around the trunk or in different parts of...

A meteorite hit the moon during total lunar eclipse

Observers of recent's lunar eclipse were blessed with a bonus surprise- a meteorite impact. The alleged "super wolf blood moon" was anxiously viewed by a...

Scientists found a trick to molding metals at the nanoscale

Molding metals into minuscule shapes is a challenging task, especially when it comes to metals in their solid state. However, the moldability of the metal...

Aspirin reduces heart attack risk but increases chance of dangerous bleeding

Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for any condition affecting the heart and blood vessels and is the leading cause of heart attack and...

Children with dengue infection could be protected from symptomatic Zika

Dengue has been endemic to the Americas, Zika wasn’t reported in the region until 2015. The viruses are very similar: they are transmitted by...

Heart disease risk begins in the womb, study

Heart disease is the leading cause of death today, killing 17.7 million people a year. Our genes also interact with traditional lifestyle risk factors, such as...

Multi-axis spin coating creates new manufacturing opportunities

New research aims to bring multi-axis coating technology to rounded objects, which could disrupt a range of industries and create multi-million-dollar opportunities.