Study: Bioplastics No Safer Than Other Plastics
Bioplastics may not be produced from oil, but that's about the only benefit, researchers say
Articles by Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Why Writing by Hand Makes Kids Smarter
Writing by hand creates much more activity in the sensorimotor parts of the brain, researchers found
Robo-Turtles in Fish Farms Reduce Fish Stress
Underwater surveillance never looked this cute
Existing Drugs May Offer a First-Line Treatment for Coronavirus Outbreak
Broad-spectrum antiviral agents could be a possible quick response to the potential COVID-19 pandemic
Trees Struggle When Forests Become Too Small
Fragmented forests a problem for spreading seeds, supporting diversity
Smoking HIV out of Dormancy
A newly discovered mechanism allows the immune system to detect and respond to HIV
If the World Can Capture Carbon, There's Capacity to Store It
Humankind will need to harness carbon capture and storage technologies to help keep global warming to 2 degrees C or less; new research shows that there's plenty of room to store captured CO2—in offshore geologic rock formations
The Magic behind the Medals
How the most successful winter Olympian ever used high intensity training sessions to win gold
Eating Your Veggies, Even in Space
Researchers are developing the self-contained planters that will allow astronauts to grow food in space
Tomorrow's Population Will Be Larger, Heavier, and Eat More
Feeding nine billion people will require more food than has been projected