Space travel: Bone aging in fast forward

Long periods in space damage bone structure irreparably in some cases and can make parts of the human skeleton age prematurely by up to 10 years, according to new research. Adapted training programs in conjunction with medication could provide better p…

A paper battery with water switch

A team of researchers has developed a water-activated disposable paper battery. The researchers suggest that it could be used to power a wide range of low-power, single-use disposable electronics — such as smart labels for tracking objects, environmen…

Taking your time makes a difference

Researchers find that stem cells in the developing brain of modern humans take longer to divide and make fewer errors when distributing their chromosomes to their daughter cells, compared to those of Neanderthals.

Putting a positive spin on the Buckyball C60

Researchers have identified highly ionized species of the famous soccer ball-shaped ‘Buckminsterfullerene’ C60 molecule as plausible carriers of at least some of the most prominent and enigmatic Unidentified Infrared Emission (UIE) bands that have chal…