Researchers are pioneering new ultrasound techniques that provide the first characterization of multidirectional blood flow…
Month: May 2012
Methane on Mars is not an indication of life: UV radiation releases methane from organic materials from meteorites
It was a sensation when scientists discovered methane in Mars’ atmosphere nine years ago. Many…
ALMA Turns its Eyes to Centaurus A
A new image of the center of the distinctive galaxy Centaurus A shows how the…
Electric moon jolts the solar wind
With the moon as the most prominent object in the night sky and a major…
‘Simple and effective’ injection could offer hope for treatment of autoimmune disease
Australian researchers have uncovered a potential new way to regulate the body’s natural immune response,…
Fantasizing about your dream vacation could lead to poor decision-making
Summer vacation time is upon us. If you have been saving up for your dream…
Runners can improve health and performance with less training, study shows
The new 10-20-30 training concept can improve both a person’s running performance and health, despite…
Genetic discovery unlocks biosynthesis of medicinal compound in poppy
Scientists have discovered a complex gene cluster responsible for the synthesis of the medicinal compound…
Hunting planets with laser rulers
Laser frequency combs can be used for the calibration of astronomical spectrographs. This will help…
‘Like a jet through solid rock:’ Volcanic arc fed by rapid fluid pulses
The depths of Earth are anything but peaceful: large quantities of liquids carve their way…