Researchers have discovered a convenient new way to track levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the bloodstream, making it much easier to access information that is critical to cardiovascular and cognitive ...

A wearable health monitor can reliably measure levels of important biochemicals in sweat during physical exercise. The 3D-printed monitor could someday provide a simple and non-invasive way to track ...

Every summer you go down the shore, but lately you’ve begun to notice that the beach seems narrower each time you visit. Is that the sea level rising, or is the sand just being swept away? Speaking of ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

Do you have a brain for math? New research indicates levels of two key neurotransmitters can predict mathematics ability, suggesting brain chemistry may be playing a role in those who find math easy.

Amid a historic water shortage, Lake Mead's water levels rose this week to the highest point in nearly three years. According to measurements taken at the end of January by the Bureau of Reclamation, ...

It’s widely believed that Apple sometime in 2014 or soon thereafter will introduce what many are calling the “iWatch,” a wearable device capable of tracking all sorts of interesting biometric data.