After six hours exposure, billions of particles measuring 250nm had accumulated within the scallop's intestines

New UMD-led research highlights the need for better regulation and pollution management strategies

How long can tiny gears and other microscopic moving parts last before they wear out? 

The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, mainly bacteria. Most of these are sensitive to antibiotics

Injectable material made of nanoscale particles can deliver arthritis drugs throughout cartilage

Researchers remove silicon contamination from graphene to double its performance

Using seabirds to tell us about the tide could be especially useful for the marine renewable energy industry

Researchers measured brainwaves produced when newborn babies kick their limbs during REM sleep

Researchers have devised a way to unlock greater amounts of data from acoustic fields than ever before

Fruit flies are attracted to carbon dioxide, a gas associated with their favorite foods—and some of our favorite beverages