Quantum systems can be manipulated with extremely high, but not with perfect precision. Researchers have now demonstrated how errors that occur during such operations can be monitored and corrected on..

The accepted hierarchy of human senses — sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell — is not universally true across all cultures, new research shows.

Researchers have identified proteins that may be useful in both earlier diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and in more accurate disease prognosis.

Scientists have found that the protein NGA1 is critical for plants to have normal responses to dehydration. The study shows how NGA1 controls transcription of a key gene that ultimately allows plants ..

Researchers have uncovered the statistical rules that govern how gigantic colonies of fire ants form bridges, ladders and floating rafts.

New research could help explain why stress early in life can create vulnerabilities to mood and anxiety disorders later on.

Two decades ago, a landmark study highlighted the prevalence of medical errors and called for a national commitment to reduce patient harm. Despite substantial investment by government and private ins..

A new study suggests drinking coffee may protect you against developing both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Water researchers have found a way to fight the 'king of poisons' that accounts for one of every 20 deaths in Bangladesh.

Web browsers use GPUs to render graphics on desktops, laptops, and smart phones. GPUs are also used to accelerate applications on the cloud and data centers. GPUs are usually programmed using applicat..