How long have you waited for results at a doctor’s office after blood work or other clinical testing? Most of the time, a large portion of the wait comes from time-consuming sample processing or analyzing...

Despite their immense size, whales are tricky to track. Considering they have more than 135 million square miles of ocean to roam, whales’ whereabouts are largely unknown by researchers. Marine ecologists...

Roman architecture, especially Roman cement, is a modern marvel because of its durability. Until now, scientists have been unable to discern the techniques the Romans used to create such long-lasting...

What do electric cars, sustainable energy and elephants have in common? Surprisingly, they are all effective at reducing atmospheric carbon in the environment. A recent study published in the Proceedings...

It’s the night before an exam. Do you stay up late to continue studying or do you go to sleep to get a good night’s rest? Many will go with the former option, choosing a few extra hours of...

What do smoking cigarettes, eating red meat and flying to space have in common? Surprisingly, they all increase the risk of heart disease and cancer. According to research done at Mount Sinai Icahn School...

One of the most famous quotes in American history came from the first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong, when he stated, “that’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” and...

New studies reveal ways that food from our plates can be used to sustainably fuel airplanes as an alternative to fossil fuels. Planes consume more than 21 billion gallons of fuel each year and emit...

Flower Power. This phrase most likely elicits imagery of groovy hippies holding up peace signs in the '60s and '70s. However, according to new research, the “Flower Power” mantra may hold some...

In the battle to be mankind's most compatible companion, dogs may have just taken the lead against cats with a new scientific finding. A new study published by Current Biology in August of 2022, states...

Who knew that the gut played such an important role in overall wellbeing? A recent study published in Nature details how diet drives an altered gut microbiome in autistic individuals. A microbiome is...

Tired of replacing expensive water filters? Researchers, finally, present a water filter with a life span. No really, it’s alive. In a recent study published in "American Chemical Society EST Water,"...