NASA’s Curiosity rover analyzed its first solid sample of Mars in November with a variety…
Month: December 2012
Multitasking plasmonic nanobubbles kill diseased cells, modify others
Researchers have found a way to kill some diseased cells and treat others in the…
Listen up, doc: Empathy raises patients’ pain tolerance
A doctor-patient relationship built on trust and empathy doesn’t just put patients at ease —…
Search for life suggests planetary systems more habitable than ours
Scattered around the Milky Way are stars that resemble our own sun—but a new study…
Research shows iron’s importance in infection, suggests new therapies
A research team has resolved a 40-year-old debate on the role of iron acquisition in…
Gender and race: How overlapping stereotypes affect our personal and professional decisions
A new study reveals unexpected ways in which stereotypes affect interracial dating, leadership selection, and…
How ‘transparent’ is graphene?
Researchers find that adding a coating of graphene has little effect on how a surface…
Study shows BPA exposure in fetal livers
New research found BPA, or bisphenol A, in fetal liver tissue, demonstrating that there is…
Happy face tattoo does serious work
A medical sensor that attaches to the skin like a temporary tattoo could make it…
Iron deficiency and cognitive development: New insights from piglets
Researchers have developed a model that uses neonatal piglets for studying infant brain development and…