Scientists have long suspected that the Sun’s 11-year cycle influences climate of certain regions on…
Month: August 2012
Advantage flu virus: Scientists discover one of the ways the influenza virus disarms host cells
Scientists have discovered one of the ways the influenza virus disarms our natural defense system….
Novel technique to synthesize nanocrystals that harvest solar energy
A new video protocol focuses on the liquid phase synthesis of two nanocrystals that produce…
Learning one of cancer’s tricks: Chemists determine one way tumors meet their growing needs
Researchers have shown for the first time that a specific sugar, known as GlcNAc (“glick-nack”),…
March Madness brings September students: Out-of-state students drawn by college sports success
A new study examines the impact that college sports success has in drawing prospective students….
NCAA football exploits players in ‘invisible labor market’, expert says
College football exploits players in an “invisible labor market,” and the only plausible way for…
Study helps pancreatic cancer patients make hard choices
Researchers have examined SEER data on 25,476 pancreatic cancer patients, correlating days spent on medical…
How to feed data-hungry mobile devices? Use more antennas
Researchers have just unveiled Argos, a new multi-antenna technology that could help wireless providers keep…
Sensor detects glucose in saliva and tears for diabetes testing
Researchers have created a new type of biosensor that can detect minute concentrations of glucose…
Field guide to the Epstein-Barr virus charts viral paths toward cancer
Researchers have published the first annotated atlas of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) genome, providing the…