Researchers have unraveled the action mechanism of the main plant hormone that regulates the development…
Month: April 2012
New light shone on photosynthesis
One of the outstanding questions of the early Earth is how ancient organisms made the…
The Human Factor in Data Protection [INFOGRAPHIC]
In the chain of business security, humanity is the weakest link. Even with the most…
The Human Factor in Data Protection [INFOGRAPHIC]
In the chain of business security, humanity is the weakest link. Even with the most…
Memory loss with aging not necessarily permanent, animal study suggests
Scientists have shown in animal models that the loss of memory that comes with aging…
Dwarf galaxies provide new insights on dark matter
Scientists have looked for signals from dark matter by zeroing in on 10 small, faint…
Graphene membranes: First controllable use of scanning tunneling microscopy on freestanding graphene
Physicists have developed a technique that allows them to control the mechanical property, or strain,…
What do ADHD and cancer have in common? Variety
According to new research, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is more than one disorder. It’s an…
Sampling the Pacific for signs of Fukushima
A recent research cruise has reported on the amount, spread, and impacts of radiation released…
New light shed on catalytic reactions used by plants to split oxygen from water
Green plants produce oxygen from water using a catalytic technique powered by sunlight. Scientists have…