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A novel surgical implant was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining strong and compatible with surrounding tissue like current implants.

An analysis of breast cancer in North Carolina has indicated that cancer incidence is higher in areas with poor environmental quality.

Concerns have been raised over the environmental impact of controlled detonations to clear underwater munitions from World War II, as smaller blasts are shown to minimize shock waves but release more toxic residues.

Ultra low velocity zones (ULVZs) are strange regions deep under the Earth's surface where seismic waves travel slower than normal. High iron levels have been suggested as one explanation for these zones, with a new study lending extra support to this theory.

For some people, drinking red wine even in small amounts causes a headache. In a new study, scientists at the University of California, Davis, examined why this happens

These saltwater clams are the eco-friendly, sustainable grub of the future, according to a new study published in Sustainable Agriculture.

A research project has made a brand-new breakthrough over conventional stainless steel and the development of stainless steel for hydrogen (SS-H2).

Using historical records from around Australia, an international team of researchers has put forward the most accurate prediction to date of past Antarctic ice sheet melt, providing a more realistic forecast of future sea level rise.

Bio-based plastics can be hard to separate from conventional plastics, but a new "one-pot" process could be the answer to simple separation.

New research that tests how vegetation is likely to respond to climate change shows plants can absorb more atmospheric CO₂ than previously thought.