Scientific Research

A multi-university research team is developing technology that can detect salmonella contamination in a matter of minutes. Researchers aim to take the results from sensors and pair them with other data to strengthen the safety and resilience of the chicken supply.

It’s a newer consideration for environmentalists, who previously thought that river systems were relatively benign and don’t contribute many greenhouse gas emissions.

Missouri University of Science and Technology will receive up to a $2 million grant to research space mining as NASA lays the groundwork for moon research communities.

Several deadly tick-borne viruses have emerged in the Midwest in recent years, including the Heartland virus, first discovered in Missouri. Scientists say there are likely more that have gone undiagnosed.

The fossils of the now-extinct worms had been tucked away for decades in the University of Kansas paleontology collection before researchers reexamined them.

Washington University biologist Aryeh Miller analyzed data from 2,600 lizard species to find if lizards with toepads had an evolutionary advantage for life in the trees relative to their padless counterparts.

When retired biologist George Smith picked up the phone at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, he wasn’t expecting it to be the Swedish Academy.“It’s kind of a common…

People in much of the country are familiar with ethanol, a type of biofuel made from corn that is added to gasoline.But many may not know that it is also…

There has always been introspection and curiosity about the bases of that fundamental human emotion, happiness. Philosophers, psychologists, religious…

Women who are an unhealthy weight during their first pregnancy might have a false sense of security if their babies are born with no complications. But a…