An expert discusses the implication of a downgraded bond rating for European nations.
Month: February 2012
Motherhood ‘detrimental’ to women’s scientific careers, study concludes
Women with advanced degrees in math-intensive academic fields drop out of fast-track research careers primarily…
Weight loss can be contagious, study suggests
Researchers have found that teammates in a team-based weight loss competition significantly influenced each other’s…
New class of potential drugs inhibits inflammation in brain
Scientists have identified a new group of compounds that may protect brain cells from inflammation…
Fragmented sleep, fragmented mind: A new theory of sleep disruption and dissociation
Scientific research has shed new light on dissociative symptoms and dissociative identity disorder, formerly known…
Cellphone use linked to selfish behavior
Though cellphones are usually considered devices that connect people, they may make users less socially…
Critical stage of embryonic development now observable
A novel approach in the study of the development of mammalian embryos has just been…
Shear stiffness and friction mechanics of single-layer graphene measured for the first time
Researchers have measured and identified for the first time the stress and strain shear modulus…
Super high-resolution carbon estimates for endangered Madagascar
By combining airborne laser technology, satellite mapping, and ground-based plot surveys, a team of researchers…
Bumblebees get by with a little help from their honeybee rivals
Bumblebees can use cues from their rivals the honeybees to learn where the best food…