For The Better

Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy. Studies have shown that 50%-65% of women in North America and Europe take acetaminophen during pregnancy. A new study explored the relat…

Scientific researchers draw inspiration from nature’s brilliance as they seek to develop transformative solutions to unresolved challenges.

For talkative midshipman fish — sometimes called the ‘California singing fish’ — the midbrain plays a robust role in initiating and patterning of sounds used in vocal communication.

Researchers find that microglia –the brain’s immune cells — can trigger cognitive deficits after radiation exposure and may be a key target for preventing these symptoms.

Mount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time that a person’s beliefs related to drugs can influence their own brain activity and behavioral responses in a way comparable to the dose-dependent effects of pharmacology.

The temporary, repeated hearing loss caused by chronic ear infections can affect language skills years later.

Coal is an abundant resource in the United States that has, unfortunately, contributed to climate change through its use as a fossil fuel. As the country transitions to other means of energy production, it will be important to consider and reevaluate c…

Researchers have identified a drug target that may alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition that afflicts as many as 30 million people in the United States alone. Pain relievers and lifestyle changes, such a…

Researchers have fabricated a new high-performance shortwave infrared (SWIR) image sensor based on non-toxic colloidal quantum dots. They report on a new method for synthesizing functional high-quality non-toxic colloidal quantum dots integrable with c…

If you have a deep-seated, nagging worry over dropping your phone in molten lava, you’re in luck. Materials scientists have developed a method for rapidly discovering a new class of materials with heat and electronic tolerances so rugged that they that…