Buildings and statues constructed of limestone can be protected from pollution by applying a thin,…
Month: December 2012
Quantum thermodynamics: A better understanding of how atoms soak up their surroundings
The best yet calculations of the effect of blackbody radiation on the wavefunction of ytterbium…
Understanding anger, overcoming anxiety
Anger is a powerful emotion with serious health consequences. A new study shows that for…
Targeting neurotransmitter may help treat gastrointestinal conditions
Selective targeting of the neurotransmitter that differentially affects brain cells that control the two distinct…
Improving chemotherapy effectiveness by acting on the immune system
A new article suggests that two chemotherapy drugs frequently used to treat digestive and breast…
Telecommuting increases work hours and blurs boundary between work and home, new study shows
A new sociology study shows that most telecommuters add five to seven hours to their…
Gulf oil spill: Oil-dispersing chemicals had little effect on oil surfacing, according to new study
A new study examined the effects of the use of unprecedented quantities of synthetic dispersants…
Lions are rapidly losing ground in Africa
A new study confirms that lions are rapidly and literally losing ground across Africa’s once-thriving…
Overprescribing of opioids impacts patient safety and public health
A new article suggests that the clinical practice of prescribing amphetamines, opioids, and benzodiazepines to…
Predicting the age at menopause of women having suffered from childhood cancers
Researchers studied the age at menopause of a cohort of 706 women who had suffered…