Millions of plastic microfibers are shed every time we wash clothes that contain materials such as nylon, polyester, and acrylic

Scientists have teamed up to develop a soft, flexible artificial skin made of silicone and electrodes

In a recent paper, researchers demonstrated they could keep ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese safe and edible with selected nutrients for up to three years

Researchers found that short-term exposure to ambient air pollution was associated with exacerbations of psychiatric disorders in children one to two days later

Rapid imaging method could help reveal how conditions such as autism affect brain cells

Researchers demonstrate their method of relaying information by transferring the state of electrons

If successful, this non-invasive urine test would be the first in the world to help clinicians detect the highly lethal cancer at an early stage

FGG is a unique investigative method that can generate leads used by law enforcement to not only identify unknown suspects but to help identify the remains of homicide victims

Some spice processors in Bangladesh use an industrial lead chromate pigment to imbue turmeric with a bright yellow color prized for curries and other traditional dishes, elevating blood lead levels in Bangladeshis

Degraded samples can produce spurious results in research

Recent study indicates that blasts that create gamma-ray bursts may actually exceed the speed of light in surrounding gas clouds, but do so without violating Einstein's theory of relativity

Modern humans evolved in Africa, and we now know that human groups from all over the continent contributed to that process. A group of scientists says that means it is time to stop arguing about where in Africa humans 'really' came from