People who tried a new mindfulness app reported smoking fewer cigarettes a day, according to a new study. Further, the researchers say the people who most reduced the number of cigarettes they smoked also showed decreased reactivity to smoking-relate

For the first time, researchers have captured on video what happens when T-cells undergo a type of assassin-training program before they get unleashed in the body. T cells are the contract killers of the immune system, responsible for wiping out bact

A new effort to map the most abundant of the symbiotic relationships among trees, fungi, and bacteria—involving more than 1.1 million forest sites and 28,000 tree species—reveals factors that determine where different types of symbionts will flourish

Here is expert advice on how to avoid and recognize alcohol poisoning—both in yourself and others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 2,200 alcohol poisoning deaths occur in the United States each year, an average of six peop

New sensors take inspiration from spiders, bats, birds, and other animals and their real-life “spidey senses.” If drones and self-driving cars had the tingling spidey senses of Spider-Man, they might actually detect and avoid objects better, says And

Regular use of glucosamine supplements may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to a new study. The findings suggest that glucosamine could help prevent coronary heart disease and stroke, but further clinical trials w

Medical mistrust is a significant barrier to blood donation among minorities, research finds. Better community education and communication are critical for increasing levels of blood donation among minorities, according to the new study. Nursing asso

Engineers are building a portable spectrometer that can attach to a small satellite, fly on an airplane or a drone, or someday even be handheld. Bioengineer Tomasz Tkaczyk and his colleagues at Rice University’s Brown School of Engineering and Wiess

Chinese Americans abused as children and those who experienced intimate partner violence face an increased risk of abuse when they are elderly, according to a new study. Researchers surveyed 3,157 Chinese American adults over age 60 and found that th

In political messages, values can be more persuasive than policies, research finds. When political candidates talk about progressive economic policies in language consistent with traditionally conservative values—such as patriotism, the American drea

New research compares different kinds of warnings alerting email users to potential phishing scams. Just when we think we have a handle on the tricks data thieves have up their sleeves to hack our devices in an attempt to steal our information, someo

Soda taxes offer a “net good,” according to an analysis of health benefits and consumer behavior. The two working papers point to advantages similar to those of long-standing cigarette taxes, also offers policy parameters more effective than many exi

Biodiversity gives kelp forests more stability than scientists previously believed, according to a new study. An ecosystem arises from the effects of many different levels of organization. There are the species, their populations, the communities the

If the world can create enough renewable energy to make the effort worthwhile, there’s an opportunity to divert billions of tons of CO2 from smokestacks into the chemical supply chain, according to new research. Chemical production emits staggering a

Less than half of school-aged children in the United States are flourishing, research finds. The new study also finds that the children most likely to flourish—across all levels of household income, health status, and exposure to adverse childhood ex

New research digs into how augmented reality affects people’s behavior—in both the physical world and a digitally enhanced one. Researchers found that after people had an experience in augmented reality (AR)—which goggles that layer computer-generate

The kind of conservation agriculture that works in the United States isn’t necessarily a good fit elsewhere in the world, research finds. Because of its success in the US and other countries, conservation agriculture, or CA, has been widely promoted

Temperature strongly affects the give-and-take relationship between acacia trees on the African savanna and their carnivorous ant protectors, research finds. New research shows that these ant-protected plants are much more vulnerable to becoming the

The notifications that companies send consumers about data breaches lack clarity and may add to customer confusion about whether their data is at risk, according to new research. Building on their previous research that showed consumers often take li

Scientists might have found an early detection method for some forms of dementia, according to new research. Patients with a rare neurodegenerative brain disorder called primary progressive aphasia, or PPA, show abnormalities in brain function in are

A new way to cleanly separate out cancer cells from a blood sample enables comprehensive genetic profiling of the cancer cells, according to a new study. Genetic profiling of cancer cells could help doctors target tumors and monitor treatments more e

A new app uses a paper funnel and your phone’s microphone and speaker to detect fluid behind the eardrum, a sign of ear infections in children. Ear infections are the most common reason that parents bring their children to a pediatrician, according t

New research defines what kids mean when they say technology is “creepy.” Children in the study described creepy technology as something that is unpredictable or poses an ambiguous threat that might cause physical harm or threaten an important relati

Babies exposed to opioids while their mothers were pregnant may need special care even before they start to experience withdrawal symptoms, researchers say. A new study reports that as soon as 24 and 48 hours after birth, babies exposed to opioids pr

A new algorithm enables robots to put pen to paper, writing words using stroke patterns similar to human handwriting. It’s a step, the researchers say, toward robots that are able to communicate more fluently with human coworkers and collaborators. “

A new intervention could help reduce bias against women college instructors in course evaluations. End-of-semester surveys evaluate teaching effectiveness and often influence tenure and promotion, but research has shown women face more critical evalu

Human-made air pollutants are likely the reason for a drop in precipitation from the Asian summer monsoon, according to new research. Rainfall from the Asian summer monsoon has been decreasing for the past 80 years, a decline unprecedented in the las

A new doctor’s first year of residency, also called the intern year, makes their DNA age six times faster than normal, according to a new study. The study also shows that the effect will be largest among those whose training programs demand the longe

Researchers have identified a gene associated with an increased risk of fainting. Heat, dehydration, and anxiety can cause people to faint, which has the potential to be fatal if it happens while driving or cycling. Now researchers have come closer t

An interactive map of lynching in the US from 1883 to 1941 reveals the surprising extent of mob violence. It also underscores how the economy, topography, and law enforcement infrastructure paved the way for these brutal, violent crimes, according to