Scientists have shown that harmless purple bacteria (Rhodobacter) are capable of visualizing heterogeneity in tumors. With the aid of optoacoustic imaging, the researchers used these microorganisms to..

About one in 20 women develop preeclampsia during pregnancy, which can be life-threatening to both moms and babies. However, it is difficult to diagnose because symptoms often mimic those of a normal ..

Exosomes are key to the SOS signal that the heart muscle sends out after a heart attack. Exosomes in the bloodstream carry greatly increased amounts of heart-specific microRNAs — as seen in both mice..

You're in the middle of a conversation and suddenly turn away because you heard your name. While this 'cocktail party effect' of turning our attention toward self-related stimulation is..

A team of scientists has systematically studied and compared the eyes and antennae and the associated brain structures of more than 60 species of the genus Drosophila. They found a large variation, bu..

Dark Mode inverts system colours, reducing strain on battery life and on your eyes. It also looks pretty cool. The customisation option has now been added to Slack’s mobile apps for Android and iPhone..

Cleaning pollutants from water with a defective filter sounds like a non-starter, but a recent study by chemical engineers found that the right-sized defects helped a molecular sieve soak up more perf..

A study of rat body sizes shifting over time gives a glimpse into the habitat of the mysterious hominin Homo floresiensis — nicknamed the 'Hobbit' due to its diminutive stature.

The human body is full of mucus. This viscous goo isn't just a nuisance that gets coughed up or sneezed out — it can bind to drugs, toxins or microbes, potentially impacting human health. Howeve..

Trihydrogen, or H3+, is acknowledged by many scientists as the molecule that made the universe. Researchers employed high-speed lasers to shine a spotlight on the mechanisms that are key in H3+ creati..