Survival of mass extinctions helps to explain near indestructible properties of hospital "superbugs"

Experiencing beauty requires thought, a team of neuroscientists finds, in a new study that confirms an 18th-century claim by the philosopher Immanuel Kant

Using data science to predict the deterioration of such materials could lead to finding new ways to extend their lifetime

Reduced dust slows winds, increases air stagnation over cities like Beijing; implications for U.S., other cities as well

Quorum sensing helps beneficial bacteria reign in their pathogenic origins

"Fidget toys definitely have some merit, but it is important to make sure they are being used appropriately in the classroom,” researcher says

Using single-cell RNA sequencing and clever statistical analysis to track stem cells as they mature

Jeremy Goecks, PhD, and Tommy Dang, PhD, talk about the key challenges in data visualization.

Scientists have only recently come to understand the contributions of microbiomes to human health and illness.

Researchers say their findings could advance the search for similar processes in mammals (including humans), which may lead to a better understanding of hunger, cravings, and ultimately weight gain and obesity

Finding could improve water supply forecasting

Scientists describe novel organoid technology combining various brain regions for investigation of epilepsy, and other neurological diseases, as reported in the current issue of Nature Methods.