The laser system for BELLA, the Berkeley Lab Laser Accelerator, has delivered a petawatt of…
Month: July 2012
‘Diving board’ sensors key to DNA detection
A tiny vibrating cantilever sensor could soon help doctors and field clinicians quickly detect harmful…
Bio-inspired nanoantennas for light emission
Just as radio antennas amplify the signals of our mobile phones and televisions, the same…
Accelerated resolution therapy significantly reduces PTSD symptoms, researchers report
Brief treatments with an innovative behavioral treatment known as Accelerated Resolution Therapy substantially reduced symptoms…
The Olympics and bare feet: What have we learned?
A researcher finds that after Ethiopian Olympic runner Abebe Bikila introduced barefoot running to American…
In-utero exposure to magnetic fields associated with increased risk of obesity in childhood
In-utero exposure to relatively high magnetic field levels was associated with a 69 percent increased…
Future of California high-speed rail looks green
A comprehensive life-cycle assessment by transportation researchers gives the green seal of approval for California’s…
Breakthrough treatment reduces post-surgical scarring for glaucoma patients
Scientists have developed an innovative way to combat post-surgical scarring for glaucoma patients. A clinical…
Standard radiation therapy dose provides pain relief for painful heel spurs (plantar fasciitis)
Patients with plantar fasciitis (painful bone heel spur) experience significantly less pain and improved quality…
Climate change could open trade opportunities for some vulnerable nations
Unlike many developing nations, Tanzania has the potential to benefit from climate change, according to…