Researchers in China report that air plasma can be used to kill biofilms found on the surfaces of perishable fruits and foods—significantly extending their shelf life, and reducing the world’s “food waste” problem as well

Researchers at Rice University, in Europe, and in Singapore discover band gaps in spider silk

"This unique program is designed for the first time to truly prepare these PhD candidates for their work as teaching assistants, a standard requirement for all such students," associate professor says

When the going gets tough, the tough get growing

Research project examined whether an orangutan could demonstrate the ability to learn new sounds and control its voice

Through blood tests before and after the experiment, researchers saw better-functioning gamma delta T-cells and reductions in inflammatory proteins

The discovery may lead to treatments for atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and other age-related disorders

Currently, rubber trees that grow on plantations in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia take years to grow

The environmentally friendly process generates a 20-fold increase in surface area per sheet, which could expand the nanomaterials’ commercial applications

Recent study shows that increased serotonin levels lead to increased calcium levels

Weakened intestinal barrier, systemic immune activation may explain symptoms in people without celiac disease

Researchers found that the bulk soil on Mars, across regional scales the size of the U.S. or larger, likely contains iron sulfates bearing chemically bound water, which typically result in acidic brines