When fruit flies are infected with the Wolbachia bacteria, their sex lives — and ability to reproduce — change dramatically.
Arizona State University scientist Timothy Karr decided to find out why. What he discovered could help curb…
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Improving newborn genetic screening | ScienceDaily
More than a decade ago, researchers launched the BabySeq Project, a pilot program to return newborn genomic sequencing results to parents and measure the effects on newborn care. Today, over 30 international initiatives are exploring the…
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Green fabrication of hybrid materials as highly sensitive X-ray detectors
New bismuth-based organic-inorganic hybrid materials show exceptional sensitivity and long-term stability as X-ray detectors, significantly more sensitive than commercial X-ray detectors. In addition, these materials can be produced without…
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Heart rhythm disorder traced to bacterium lurking in our gums
Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don’t. A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) finds that the gum disease bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart….
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Studies point to redlining as a ‘perfect storm’ for breast cancer
In neighborhoods across America, women face a daunting threat from a federal practice that, although it was outlawed decades ago, continues to negatively impact their health today.
That’s according to the findings of new University at Buffalo…
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US Chip Tariffs: How Might Europe Respond?
President Trump’s administration is reportedly ready to impose wide-ranging tariffs on semiconductors. Not just China or finished foreign chips are targeted. Potential so-called component tariffs would add up the value of foreign-made…
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Xi attends Russia's Victory Day celebrations
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)MOSCOW, May 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping…
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Wasp mums use remarkable memory when feeding offspring
Wasp mothers have stunning brainpower when it comes to feeding their young, new research shows.
Digger wasps make a short burrow for each egg, stocking it with food and returning a few days later to provide more.
The study reveals that mother…
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Sweden’s new national security adviser resigns within 24 hours amid Grindr photo scandal – POLITICO
“This is, of course, serious. He has therefore decided himself not to take the position. A new recruitment process will now begin,” Stuart said, adding that Deputy National Security Adviser Annika Brändström will serve in the role…
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Immortal Regiment honors Soviet WWII veterans under tight police watch in Berlin (VIDEOS))
Soviet flags and symbols were banned at memorials marking Nazi Germany’s defeat
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Berlin on Friday to commemorate those who fought for the Soviet Union in…
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