One of the trickiest parts of treating brain conditions is the blood-brain barrier, a blockade…
Month: March 2012
Scientists tap the cognitive genius of tots to make computers smarter
People often wonder if computers make children smarter. Scientists are now asking the reverse question:…
Get me out of this slump: Visual illusions improve sports performance
With the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament set to begin, college basketball fans around the…
Hydrogen power in real life: Clean and energy efficient
Since 2009, a hydrogen powered street cleaning vehicle has been undergoing testing on the streets…
Body clocks may hold key for treatment of bipolar disorder
Scientists have gained insight into why lithium salts are effective at treating bipolar disorder in…
Fertilization by invasive species threatens nutrient-poor ecosystems
Biologists have developed a new method for quantifying the effect of non-native species on ecosystem…
Santorini: The ground is moving again in paradise
The Santorini caldera, which sits underneath a famous tourist destination, is awake again and rapidly…
Diamond-based materials brighten the future of electronics
Researchers have found a way to combine ultrananocrystalline diamond with graphene and gallium nitride, greatly…
Detecting clouds from both sides now
Researchers have developed a more precise method to detect the boundary between clouds and clear…
Laser lightning rod: Guiding bursts of electricity with a flash of light
Lightning is a fascinating but dangerous atmospheric phenomenon. New research reveals that brief bursts of…