Scientists have gathered new insight into the performance of a material called a zeolite that…
Month: February 2012
New ‘cell assay on a chip:’ Solid results from simple means
A research engineer combined a glass slide, plastic sheets and double-sided tape to build a…
Report on Texas fire urges firefighters to consider wind effects
Wind conditions at a fire scene can make a critical difference on the behavior of…
After-school program can reduce alcohol use among middle school students, study finds
A voluntary substance prevention program held after school and presented by trained facilitators can help…
Physical activity yields feelings of excitement, enthusiasm
People who are more physically active report greater levels of excitement and enthusiasm than people…
Lull in ship noise after Sept. 11 attacks eased stress on right whales
Exposure to low-frequency ship noise may be associated with chronic stress in whales, according to…
‘Shish kebab’ structure provides improved form of ‘buckypaper’
Scientists are reporting development of a new form of buckypaper, which eliminates a major drawback…
Arsenic criticality poses concern for modern technology
Risks related to the critical nature of arsenic — used to make high-speed computer chips…
Heart disease may be a risk factor for prostate cancer
In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers found a…
Unusual ‘collapsing’ iron superconductor sets record for its class
Scientists have found an iron-based superconductor that operates at the highest known temperature for a…