A recent study concludes that COPD is not an independent risk factor for lung cancer.
Month: December 2012
Bird beaks show why ‘sister’ species don’t live together
A study of closely-related bird species has found that they do not coexist in the…
We are basically honest – except when we are at work, study suggests
A new study has revealed we are more honest than you might think. The research…
Scientists ‘surprised’ to discover very early ancestors survived on tropical plants, new study suggests
Between three million and 3.5 million years ago, the diet of our very early ancestors…
We’re all living longer, but longevity increases not benefiting everybody
Global lifespans have risen dramatically in the past 40 years, but the increased life expectancy…
Engineers develop new energy-efficient computer memory using magnetic materials
By using electric voltage instead of a flowing electric current, researchers have made major improvements…
Physicists make strides in understanding quantum entanglement
While some theoretical physicists make predictions about astrophysics and the behavior of stars and galaxies,…
Extending Einstein’s ideas: New kind of quantum entanglement demonstrated
Physicists have published new research which builds on the original ideas of Einstein and adds…
Developing power sources for flexible, stretchable electronics
Electronic devices become smaller, lighter, faster and more powerful with each passing year. Currently, however,…
In decision-making, it might be worth trusting your gut
Turns out the trope is true: You should trust your gut — as long as…