Scientists have discovered that a space inside a special type of carbon molecule can be…
Month: August 2012
New oil spill dispersant made from ingredients in peanut butter, chocolate, ice cream
With concerns about the possible health and environmental effects of oil dispersants in the Deepwater…
Extreme weather linked to global warming, Nobel prize-winning scientist says
New scientific analysis strengthens the view that record-breaking summer heat, crop-withering drought and other extreme…
Neural interface for hand prosthesis can restore function in brain areas responsible for motor control
Amputation disrupts not only the peripheral nervous system but also central structures of the brain….
Making sense out of the biological matrix of bipolar disorder
The more that we understand the brain, the more complex it becomes. The same can…
No evidence that drug used for preventing life-threatening bleeding in women during labor works
There is insufficient evidence for the effectiveness of a drug that is being used increasingly…
Big Bang theory challenged by big chill
The start of the Universe should be modeled not as a Big Bang but more…
Native American spiritual beliefs influential in spurring youth to avoid drugs and alcohol
New research indicates that urban Native American youth who follow the traditional spiritual beliefs are…
Pro-anorexic bloggers interviewed
A new research study suggests there may be benefits to the controversial activities of “pro-ana”…
Scientists report promising new direction for cognitive rehabilitation in the elderly
Research has found that declines in temporal information processing (TIP), the rate at which auditory…