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Researchers from VIB-UGent have discovered a gene that significantly increases plant growth and seed yield in maize. Research into crop yield is crucial because of...

Credit: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Researchers led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have worked out how a crucial cancer-related protein, a "histone...

Credit: Joao Pinelo Silva Using a satnav to get to your destination 'switches off' parts of the brain that would otherwise be used to simulate...

ANN ARBOR--The thinnest, smoothest layer of silver that can survive air exposure has been laid down at the University of Michigan, and it could change...

Credit: Chandra Sekhar Tiwary/Rice University Researchers at Rice University and the Indian Institute of Science have an idea to simplify electronic waste recycling: Crush it...

International collaboration will support ground-breaking research on the blood clots that cause stroke and drive significant improvements in outcomes for patients in the future CÚRAM,...

When hit by light, electrons are excited and begin to move. Ultrafast x-ray pulses may make it possible to watch the motion of these electrons...

Physics is sometimes closer to philosophy when it comes to understanding the universe. Donald Chang from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China, attempts...

Two studies published by JAMA examine the adverse effects and quality of life as reported by men with localized prostate cancer who chose treatment, observation...

CHAPEL HILL - For many men newly diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, concerns about potential quality-of-life issues often guide treatment decisions. A new study led...

Faced with the negative quality-of-life effects from surgery and radiation treatments for prostate cancer, low risk patients may instead want to consider active surveillance with...

Pop quiz: Are crocodiles more closely related to lizards or to birds? The answer may surprise you. Although traditional taxonomy classifies birds separately, they are...

Credit: Photo by Randy Montoya ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Cybersecurity is critical -- for national security, corporations and private individuals. Sophisticated cybersecurity systems excel at finding...

BAR HARBOR, MAINE -- Why are some animals able to regenerate the form and function of almost any body part? What are the similarities and...

Credit: Carvalho-Santos WASHINGTON, D.C., March 21, 2017 -- While the ability to easily control the magnetic properties of small electronic systems is highly desirable for...