Multiple high-definition videos and other data-rich services may soon stream through homes, offices, ships and planes via new hybrid optical/ultra-wideband-radio systems developed by European…

OK, this isn't strictly science, but take this U.S. civics quiz and then see if you do better than your average US government official. Is it really surprising that government officials did worse…

A Spanish research study has tested different combinations of supports and indigenous plants to determine which are the best for reducing energy consumption inside buildings. This type of roof is a “…

A team of investigators from Valencia has developed a machine that separates automatically the seeds from the rind and pith of the pomegranate. The mechanism uses a computer vision system to…

Breast cancer, the leading cause of death among women in France, is the most commonly occurring cancer in women. Sporadic breast cancer, which is non-hereditary, turns out to be the most widespread,…

Yesterday our department hosted Peter and Rosemary Grant, who spoke about their 30+ years studying natural selection and finches in the Galapagos. (If you're interested in the book version of their…

At a younger age I was completely enthralled with undersea life. Since high school biology, the difference between freshwater anatomy and marine physiology led me conduct some not so nice tests on…

LONDON, November 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Road Haulage Association is disappointed that despite a further drop in the price of petrol, the price for diesel remains much higher. To that end, the…

...at Redneck Genetics. It's now Dr. Redneck Geneticist. Justin successfully finished his PhD this week - head on over and congratulate him, now that he's sober again.

PARIS, November 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The first melatonergic antidepressant - Valdoxan(R)/Thymanax(R) (agomelatine) - has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency's (EMEA)…