AP – Google, Facebook and other big tech companies are jointly designing a system for…
Month: January 2012
Biological time-keeper linked to diabetes
Sleeping disorders have been known for some years to increase the risk of diabetes. Scientists…
New study may answer questions about enigmatic Little Ice Age
According to a new study, the Little Ice Age began abruptly between A.D. 1275 and…
Smart paint could revolutionize structural safety of bridges, mines and more
An innovative low-cost smart paint that can detect microscopic faults in wind turbines, mines and…
Was the Little Ice Age triggered by massive volcanic eruptions?
Scientists suggest that the Little Ice Age was triggered by an unusual, 50-year episode of…
Addicts’ cravings have different roots in men and women
A new brain imaging study suggests stress robustly activates areas of the brain associated with…
Early intervention may curb dangerous college drinking
The first few weeks of college are a critical time in shaping students’ drinking habits….
Divorce hurts health more at earlier ages
Divorce at a younger age hurts people’s health more than divorce later in life, according…
Alcohol and your heart: Friend or foe?
A meta-analysis of the relationship between alcohol consumption and heart disease provides new insight into…
Chimp ‘X factor’: Extensive adaptive evolution specifically targeting the X chromosome of chimpanzees
Genetic mutations that boost an individual’s adaptability have greater chances of getting through to X…