Rose petals' unique shapes come from stress during growth. Differential growth and mechanical stresses create curled edges. Research shows petals violate a mathematical condition, causing stress.

Some human organs, such as kidneys and lungs, have back-ups. Some can be lost with little consequence—the spleen, for example ...

Kitchens can be a tricky room to decorate. It's first and foremost a functional space, so filling surfaces with decorative items can quickly read as clutter, which is the last thing you want people to ...

There are many potential causes of infertility, and it can be challenging to pin down just what the problem is when a couple is having trouble getting pregnant. Now, researchers show that a few key ...

Cancer cells evade apoptosis by transitioning between cell states of drug-sensitivity. Necroptosis vulnerability state was ...

Eye shape is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to lash mapping. Another major factor is eye placement, or where your ...

One of the most memorable illustrations of scientific wonder is Joseph Wright of Derby’s extravagantly titled painting “A Philosopher Giving That Lecture on the Orrery, in Which a Lamp is Put in Place ...

Scientists have shown that two previously separate modes of plant branching regulation can be connected, revealing the most ...

“I once had a student who hated math, but he loved football, so we did daily problems around Auburn University football,” says Suzanne H. Collins, who teaches second grade at Rocky Ridge Elementary, a ...

Let’s talk about the effortless trainer and jean combo. It is the perfect antidote for those “I have nothing to wear" days — so save the mounting piles of clothes strewn over your bedroom floor, and ...

It emphasizes that data analytics tools are no longer exclusive or expensivea. Affordable, scalable solutions exist through platforms like AWS, Azure and process control vendors, enabling smaller ...