Any multicellular animal poses a special difficulty for the theory of evolution. Most of its…
Month: December 2011
Discovery of a ‘dark state’ could mean a brighter future for solar energy
The efficiency of conventional solar cells could be significantly increased, according to new research on…
Less knowledge, more power: Uninformed can be vital to democracy, study finds
Uninformed individuals — as in those with no prior knowledge or strong feelings on a…
How B cells may generate antibodies after vaccination
Scientists have shown how immune cells, called B lymphocytes, are able to produce daughter cells…
Shared flavor compounds show up on US menus, rare in Asian cuisines
North Americans and Western Europeans love a good mix of alpha-terpineol, 4-methylpentanoic acid and ethyl…
Video: Remote tracking, listening device vs. privacy
A new GPS-based device, so small it can be easily hidden to allow remote tracking…
Video: Remote tracking, listening device vs. privacy
A new GPS-based device, so small it can be easily hidden to allow remote tracking…
Endorphin plays traffic cop to organs
Spleen to the left, appendix to the right: In order for the body to sort…
New study shows promise for preventing preterm births
A new study has found that applying vaginal progesterone to women who are at a…
Cancer from fetal exposure to carcinogens depends on dose, timing
The cancer-causing potential of fetal exposure to carcinogens can vary substantially, causing different types of…