Researchers have identified a new benefit of social media and online networking: a novel way…
Month: August 2011
Patients’ underlying health linked to worse outcomes for melanoma
It’s not how old but how frail patients are that can predict how well they…
Fathers’ presence linked to enhanced intellect, well-being among children
Fathers who actively engage in raising their children can help make their offspring smarter and…
Localizing language in the brain: Study pinpoints areas of the brain used exclusively for language
New research suggests that there are parts of our brain dedicated to language and only…
Hurricane Irene: Scientists collect water quality and climate change data from huge storm
While Hurricane Irene had officials along the U.S. East Coast preparing for mass evacuations, scientists…
Wakeup call for college students: New research finds you need to catch more z’s
A new study finds that college students are spending too much time burning the midnight…
Tougher, lighter wind turbine blade developed: Polyurethane reinforced with carbon nanotubes
Efforts to build larger wind turbines able to capture more energy from the air are…
Changes to distribution of livers for transplant proposed
Transplantation specialists have proposed changes to the allocation and distribution of organs used for liver…
Kelp farming is on its way
An underwater “field” as big as a Norwegian county could provide two billion liters of…
Less patient anxiety for patients with claustrophobia during MR examinations
Patients who suffer from fear in small, enclosed spaces (claustrophobia) experience less anxiety if examined…