An electron has been observed to decay into two separate parts, each carrying a particular…
Month: April 2012
Evidence for a geologic trigger of the Cambrian Explosion
The oceans teemed with life 600 million years ago, but the simple, soft-bodied creatures would…
Origin of cosmic rays not what was thought
Although cosmic rays were discovered 100 years ago, their origin remains one of the most…
Joint failures potentially linked to oral bacteria
The culprit behind a failed hip or knee replacements might be found in the mouth….
Serious blow to dark matter theories? New study finds mysterious lack of dark matter in Sun’s neighborhood
The most accurate study so far of the motions of stars in the Milky Way…
Big doses of vitamin C may lower blood pressure
Taking large doses of vitamin C may moderately reduce blood pressure, according to an analysis…
Can behavior be controlled by genes? The case of honeybee work assignments
Biologists have demonstrated that the division of labor among honeybees is correlated with the presence…
Green-glowing fish provides new insights into health impacts of pollution
Understanding the damage that pollution causes to both wildlife and human health is set to…
First description of a triple DNA helix in vacuum
Scientists have managed for the first time to extract trustworthy structural information from a triple…
Hair regeneration from adult stem cells
Scientists have demonstrated “functional hair regeneration from adult stem cells.” This is a substantial advance…