Fuel cells, which convert fuel directly into electricity without burning it, promise a less polluted…
Month: October 2012
Materials scientists make additive-free battery electrodes with nanoparticles
Materials scientists have developed a simple, robust way to fabricate carbon-free and polymer-free, lightweight colloidal…
Smart as a bird: Flying rescue robot will autonomously avoid obstacles
Researchers have created an autonomous flying robot that is as smart as a bird when…
Ozone’s impact on soybean yield: Reducing future losses
Ozone is a pollutant that damages crops, particularly soybean. Researchers have investigated the responses of…
Drug offers new pain management therapy for diabetics
A new study shows there is evidence to support a new drug therapy called nabilone…
Nine colorful and endangered tree-dwelling tarantulas discovered in Brazil
A Brazilian arachnologist described nine new species of arboreal tarantulas endemic to Central and Eastern…
New cat breed, Selkirk Rex, genetically different from other curly-haired cats
Pet owners and animal breeders are frequently attracted by curly-haired animals. Indeed, three curly-haired varieties…
High levels of vitamin D in plasma protects against bladder cancer
High levels of vitamin D are associated with protection against bladder cancer, according to a…
Empathy represses analytic thought, and vice versa: Brain physiology limits simultaneous use of both networks
When the brain’s analytic network is engaged, our ability to appreciate the human cost of…
Unique protein bond enables learning and memory
Two proteins have a unique bond that enables brain receptors essential to learning and memory…