Images from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft show a concentration of high-altitude haze and a vortex materializing…
Month: July 2012
Tropical cyclones’ role in ending drought in Southeast US charted
Scientists have studied a 58-year history of tropical cyclones and their role in ending drought…
New technique identifies cellular ‘Needle in a haystack’
Rare cells can be identified within mixed cell populations with near perfect accuracy using a…
Down on the cacao farm: Sloths thrive at chocolate’s source
Like many Neotropical fauna, sloths are running out of room to maneuver. As forests in…
Social responsibility: Monitoring children’s social media usage is important, but so is allowing their mistakes
How parents can prevent cyberbullying and protect personal privacy on social media — both through…
Early-life exposure to PCE, chemical in drinking water, may affect vision, study finds
Prenatal and early childhood exposure to the chemical solvent tetrachloroethylene found in drinking water may…
Decline of immune system with aging may have a genetic cause
By examining fruit flies at two different stages of their lives – youth and middle…
Making ‘Renewable’ viable: New technology for grid-level electrical energy storage developed
Researchers have developed a new method for quickly and efficiently storing and discharging large amounts…
Evidence supports health benefits of ‘mindfulness-based practices’
Specific types of “mindfulness practices” including Zen meditation have demonstrated benefits for patients with certain…
Weight loss resulting from a low-fat diet may help eliminate menopausal symptoms
Weight loss that occurs in conjunction with a low-fat, high fruit and vegetable diet may…