Astronomers have completed the most accurate measurement yet of the distribution of galaxies between five…
Month: March 2012
Good news for Norwegian polar bears: PCBs levels down
In a study of PCBs in polar bear cubs in Svalbard, researchers have found that…
Human attention to a particular portion of an image alters the way the brain processes visual cortex responses to that image
Human attention to a particular portion of an image alters the way the brain processes…
Benefits of taking your dog to work may not be far-fetched
Man’s best friend may make a positive difference in the workplace by reducing stress and…
‘Backpacking’ bacteria help ferry nano-medicines inside humans
To the ranks of horses, donkeys and other animals that have served humanity as pack…
Scientists reveal genetic mutation depicted in van Gogh’s sunflower paintings
Scientists reveal the mutation behind the distinctive, thick bands of yellow “double flowers” that Vincent…
Measuring the cosmic dust swept up by Earth
Although we think of space as being empty, there is more out there than meets…
HIV ‘superinfection’ boosts immune response: Findings may provide insight into HIV-vaccine development
Women who have been infected by two different strains of HIV from two different sexual…
Informal awards contribute to higher Wikipedia participation
When researchers decided to find out what makes Wikipedia work, they knew they faced quite…
Emerging fungal infection in South West U.S. mimics cancer
An emerging fungal infection mimics cancer and IBD, accorading to medical researchers. Fungus, found in…