The behavior of some of the most elusive particles in the known universe can be…
Month: March 2012
Alzheimer’s disease spreads through linked nerve cells, brain imaging studies suggest
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia may spread within nerve networks in the brain…
Dense breasts can nearly double the risk of breast cancer recurrence
Women aged 50 and over with breasts that have a high percentage of dense tissue…
Contact with ‘rivals’ changes male behavior
Males consistently change their mating behavior depending on whether they have spent time with other…
Jellyfish inspires latest ocean-powered robot
Researchers have created a robotic jellyfish, named Robojelly, which not only exhibits characteristics ideal to…
Vista stares deep into the cosmos: Treasure trove of new infrared data made available to astronomers
The European Southern Observatory’s VISTA telescope has created the widest deep view of the sky…
How the smell of food affects how much you eat
Bite size depends on the familiarly and texture of food. Smaller bite sizes are taken…
Have I got cancer or haven’t I? Medical staff confuse women with ductal carcinoma in situ
Women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) need clear communication and tailored support to…
Colourful river crabs: Newly discovered and already threatened by mining project
Scientists have discovered four new species of the colorful Insulamon freshwater crab. But various mining…
NASA’s Swift narrows down origin of important supernova class
Studies using X-ray and ultraviolet observations from NASA’s Swift satellite provide new insights into the…