A new design reduces the areal footprint of nanowire transistors by a factor of two….
Month: June 2012
How cheetahs outpace greyhounds
Cheetahs are the high-performance sports cars of the animal kingdom, but how do they outstrip…
Eating disorder behaviors and weight concerns are common in women over 50
Eating disorders are commonly seen as an issue faced by teenagers and young women, but…
Carcinogens linked to cancer stem cells, but spinach can help
Researchers for the first time have traced the actions of a known carcinogen in cooked…
Turning down the dial: Ocean energy development with less sound
A new laboratory test can help limit the injuries fish receive from loud, underwater booms…
Apple peel compound boosts brown fat, reduces obesity in mice
Obesity and its associated problems such as diabetes and fatty liver disease are increasingly common…
Scientists gain understanding of self-cleaning gecko foot hair
Wall-climbing robots, bioadhesives or other sticky substances can benefit greatly from a recent discovery about…
Discovery increases understanding how bacteria spread
A researcher is moving closer to understanding how infection is caused by the spread of…
Role of cellular protein demonstrated in regulation of binge eating
Researchers have demonstrated in experimental models that blocking the Sigma-1 receptor, a cellular protein, reduced…
Children exposed to HIV in the womb at increased risk for hearing loss
Children exposed to HIV in the womb may be more likely to experience hearing loss…