First graphene-based solar cells used to power temperature sensors

Researchers at the University of Arkansas and the University of Michigan have reported the first use of ultra-low power ...

Red lactate biosensor opens the door for simultaneous monitoring of neuronal metabolism and activity

Scientists from Academia Sinica and National Taiwan University, together with international collaborators, have developed a ...

Young adults say they're happy with their friendships, but many still feel disconnected

A new study challenges common assumptions about loneliness in young adulthood, finding that feelings of disconnection can ...

Significant share of Arctic Ocean's dissolved carbon comes from land, study finds

Climate change and the associated rising temperatures are melting more and more frozen ground in the Arctic. This dissolved ...

Snail genome duplication offers look at evolution in transition

A tiny freshwater snail from New Zealand is giving scientists a glimpse into evolution in motion. University of Iowa ...

Randomness reveals hidden order in the plant world

In the intricate architecture of plant tissues, beauty often emerges from chaos, according to new research from Cornell ...

Surprising numbers of childfree people emerge in developing countries, defying expectations

A new analysis suggests that some developing countries have unexpectedly large numbers of childfree people; that is, people who have not had children and do not want to in the future. Zachary Neal and ...

Higher methane emissions from warmer lakes and reservoirs may exacerbate worst-case climate scenario

Emissions of the greenhouse gas methane from lakes and reservoirs risk doubling by the end of the century due to climate ...

High rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in raw milk

Raw cow and sheep milk is frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could pose a threat to human and ...