Researchers have developed a method to build graphene-based transistors compatible with semiconductor industry processes. This…
Month: May 2012
Visual perception system unconsciously affects our preferences
New research shows that the brain’s visual perception system automatically and unconsciously guides decision-making through…
Genetic markers to predict male fertility identified
Scientists have identified a gene expression fingerprint associated with very low pregnancy rates in semen…
Well-connected brains make you smarter in older age
Brains that maintain healthy nerve connections as we age help keep us sharp in later…
Phthalates in PVC floors taken up by the body in infants
Phthalates from PVC flooring materials is taken up by our bodies, according to new research….
Aggregating instead of stabilizing: New insights into the mechanisms of heart disease
Researchers have gained new insights into the mechanisms of heart disease.
Fire beetles may revolutionize early-warning systems for forest fires
Black fire beetles of the genus Melanophila possess unusual infrared sensors. It seems that they…
Non-invasive intracellullar ‘thermometer’ with fluorescent proteins developed
Biologists have developed a technique to measure internal cell temperatures without altering their metabolism. This…
Artificial leaf device produces hydrogen in water using only sunlight
Scientists have developed, using nanotechnology, a device with semiconductor materials which generate hydrogen independently in…
Genetic study sheds light on evolution and may help prevent extinction of the Myanmar snub-nosed monkey
Biologists have completed genetic studies on all five snub-nosed monkey species, providing crucial information for…