A new analysis has found that circumcision before a male’s first sexual intercourse may help…
Month: March 2012
Why do we see the man in the moon?
There’s something poetic about gazing up at the night sky, seeing the familiar face of…
Ancestor of biggest dinosaurs: First dinosaur discovered in Spain dates back 15 million years earlier than thought
The dinosaur Aragosaurus ischiaticus, discovered 25 years ago in Teruel, is from 15 million years…
3-D Printer with Nano-Precision
Printing three-dimensional objects with incredibly fine details is now possible using “two-photon lithography”. With this…
Powerful treatment provides effective relief for urinary incontinence, study suggests
The biggest study into the treatment of urinary incontinence with botulinum toxin (trade name Botox)…
Nitrous oxide emissions are no laughing matter
While many are acquainted with the problems caused by CO2 emissions, the harmful effects of…
Sending out an SOS: How telomeres incriminate cells that can’t divide
The well-being of living cells requires specialized squads of proteins that maintain order. Degraders chew…
Reducing academic pressure may help children succeed
Children may perform better in school and feel more confident about themselves if they are…
Mechanism in cells that leads to inflammatory diseases discovered
Researchers have unlocked the mystery of how an inflammatory molecule is produced in the body,…
California’s snow not disappearing despite drought
During some winters a significant amount of snow falls on parts of California. During other…