An international team of scientists has uncovered new evidence linking extreme climate change, oxygen rise,…
Month: September 2012
Fecal incontinence is highly underreported
Fecal incontinence, or the inability to control the bowels, is a highly underreported and stigmatized…
Rare great earthquake in April triggers large aftershocks all over the globe
Large earthquakes can alter seismicity patterns across the globe in very different ways, according to…
Ready for your close-up? Distance at which facial photos are taken influences perception, study shows
As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Previous studies have examined…
‘I’m bored!’ — Research on attention sheds light on the unengaged mind
Boredom is often seen as a trivial and temporary, but it can also be a…
Leptin may play a role in hearing and vision loss, zebrafish study suggests
Leptin — commonly dubbed the “fat hormone” — does more than tell the brain when…
Molecular process in fat cells that influences stress and longevity identified
Scientists have identified a new factor — microRNA processing in fat tissue — which plays…
Asteroid’s troughs suggest stunted planet
Enormous troughs that reach across the asteroid Vesta may actually be stretch marks that hint…
Hurricane Irene polluted Catskills watershed
The water quality of lakes and coastal systems will be altered if hurricanes intensify in…
Two categories of multiple sclerosis patients defined
Medical researchers have found a way to distinguish patients with multiple sclerosis into two meaningful…