Life scientists have discovered a new method to quickly assess plants’ drought tolerance that works…
Month: July 2012
The atomic nucleus: Fissile liquid or molecule of life?
A new view of the nucleus that unifies its liquid and molecule-like aspects has now…
Mindreading hormone? A better judge of character with nasal spray?
Ingesting the hormone oxytocin via nasal spray improves the ability to read people’s facial expressions….
Introduction of Asian ladybugs into Europe serious mistake, experts say
In retrospect, introducing the Asian ladybird (ladybug) into Europe was a serious mistake. The insect…
What would happen without PSA testing?
A new analysis has found that doing away with PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing for…
A giant step in a miniature world: Electrical charge of nano particles measured
Scientists have developed a new method that measures not only the size of the particles…
Archaeologists discover the tomb of a Mayan prince in Mexico
Researchers have been digging for four years together with Mexican antiquity authorities from the Mayan…
Brain development delayed in ADHD, study shows
Is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) due to a delay in brain development or the result of…
How to avoid traps in plastic electronics
Plastic electronics hold the promise of cheap, mass-produced devices. But plastic semiconductors have an important…
Psychological abuse puts children at risk
Psychological abuse may be the most challenging and prevalent form of child abuse and neglect,…