When babies are born prematurely, they are thrust into a hospital environment that while highly…
Month: March 2012
Origami-inspired paper sensor could test for malaria and HIV for less than 10 cents, report chemists
Inspired by the paper-folding art of origami, chemists have developed a 3-D paper sensor that…
Optimizing routes for underwater vehicles: Sometimes the quickest path is not a straight line
Scientists have developed a mathematical procedure that can optimize path planning for automated underwater vehicles,…
Want to limit aggression? Practice self-control
Feeling angry and annoyed with others is a daily part of life, but most people…
When prejudices become a disadvantage
Researchers have been exploring the question of whether prejudices might be rational under certain conditions….
Maternal obesity may influence brain development of premature infants
Maternal obesity may contribute to cognitive impairment in extremely premature babies, according to a new…
Computer processors: Saving power, saving money
Engineers have proposed a method of cutting power use and costs in computer processors. Called…
Archaeologists unearth slave burial ground on the island of St. Helena
Archaeologists have unearthed a unique slave burial ground on the remote South Atlantic island of…
How a bacterial pathogen breaks down barriers to enter and infect cells
Scientists have found for the first time that a bacterial pathogen can literally mow down…
Discovery of brain’s natural resistance to drugs may offer clues to treating addiction
A single injection of cocaine or methamphetamine in mice caused their brains to put the…