As we grow older, we are less capable of correctly estimating differences in the weights…
Month: October 2012
Satellite images tell tales of changing biodiversity
Analysis of texture differences in satellite images may be an effective way to monitor changes…
Gene mutation identifies colorectal cancer patients who live longer with aspirin therapy
Aspirin therapy can extend the life of colorectal cancer patients whose tumors carry a mutation…
Feeling hot, hot, hot: Climate shapes distribution and movement of humans as it does other animals
Research shows importance of population movement and growth in shaping climate change over the past…
Nearly 80 million Americans won’t need vitamin D supplements under new guidelines
Nearly 80 million Americans would no longer need to take vitamin D supplements under new…
Let it snow! Solar panels can take it
Even if the weather outside is frightful, solar cells can still generate a delightful amount…
Area of the brain that processes empathy identified
Study provides the first evidence suggesting that the empathy deficits in patients with brain damage…
The diet-proof holiday meal: Seven ways to stay on track this season
Holiday dinners are filled with heaping dishes of comfort foods, fattening favorites and savory treats….
Timing is everything: Hormone use may reduce or increase Alzheimer’s disease risk in women
A new study suggests that women who begin taking hormone therapy within five years of…
Wall Street gets it wrong on presidential politics, experts say
A new study debunks the conventional wisdom of how political elections impact the stock market:…