K-12 schools in the United States are often criticized for falling behind their counterparts in…
Month: October 2012
Neurotransmitters linked to mating behavior are shared by mammals and worms
When it comes to sex, animals of all shapes and sizes tend behave in predictable…
Prostate cancer prognosis hope
Scientists have discovered a molecular ‘tell’ in laboratory experiments that could help doctors determine the…
Where does a 500-pound sea lion spit?
One expert sees studying zoo animals as a perfect opportunity to continue his groundbreaking research…
Hopping robots could conserve energy
A new study shows that jumping can be more complicated than it might seem. In…
Proton therapy treatment preserves quality of life for men with prostate cancer, studies suggest
Two new studies have found that proton therapy preserves the quality of life, specifically urinary…
Stay-at-home transcription factor prevents neurodegeneration
A new study shows how a transcription factor called STAT3 remains in the axon of…
NASA’s TRMM Satellite analyzes Hurricane Sandy in 3-D
NASA’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission, or TRMM satellite, can measure rainfall rates and cloud heights…
Peer pressure can be used for good when it comes to physical activity
Peer mentors can significantly influence the amount of physical activity kids have throughout the school…
Sudden cardiac death under age 40: Is exercise dangerous?
New research dispels a myth that sudden cardiac death often takes place during rigorous physical…