Two scientists have developed a low-energy defibrillation scheme that significantly reduces the energy needed to…
Month: November 2012
Road to language learning is iconic
Languages are highly complex systems and yet most children seem to acquire language easily, even…
Being neurotic, and conscientious, a good combo for health
Under certain circumstances neuroticism can be good for your health, according to a study showing…
Link between obesity and dental health in homeless children strengthened
Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level…
New type of bacterial protection found within cells: Novel immune system response to infections discovered
Biologists have discovered that fats within cells store a class of proteins with potent antibacterial…
For brain tumors, origins matter
Since stem cells and progenitor cells are regulated by different growth factors, brain tumors arising…
Mars rover’s ‘SAM’ lab instrument suite tastes soil
A pinch of fine sand and dust became the first solid Martian sample deposited into…
NASA study examines Antarctic sea ice increases
NASA and British Antarctic Survey scientists have reported the first direct evidence that marked changes…
Long-lived Mars Odyssey orbiter resumes work with fresh equipment
The NASA Mars Odyssey orbiter has resumed duty after switching to a set of redundant…
Fantasy-reality confusion a primary cause of childhood nighttime fears
Scientists have discovered that a child’s ability to differentiate fact from fiction has a huge…