A new method for rapidly solving the three-dimensional structures of a special group of proteins,…
Month: May 2012
Got nectar? To hawkmoths, humidity is a cue
Humidity emanating from a flower’s nectar stores tells moths if the flower is worth a…
Exercise and a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables extends life expectancy in women in their 70s
Women in their seventies who exercise and eat healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables have…
Pollution deadening contruction: Nanoparticle coating interacts with sunlight to eliminate contaminants
Researchers have developed a type of coating for construction materials. It is based on nanoparticles…
Arctic bacteria help in the search to find life on Jupiter’s moon Europa
In a fjord in Canada, scientists have found a landscape similar to one of Jupiter’s…
Misuse of over-the-counter pain medication is potential health threat
A significant number of adults are at risk of unintentionally overdosing on over-the-counter (OTC) pain…
Hear to see: New method for the treatment of visual field defects
Patients who are blind in one side of their visual field benefit from presentation of…
Cheaper catalysts with the finest gold dust in the world
Scientists have found a method to locate single gold atoms on a surface. This should…
Ketamine improved bipolar depression within minutes, study suggests
Bipolar disorder is a serious and debilitating condition where individuals experience severe swings in mood…
Microreactors to produce explosive materials
The larger the reaction vessel, the quicker products can be made – or so you…