A new type of order, or symmetry, discovered in an exotic material made with uranium…
Month: January 2013
Fuel of the future: Cheap hydrogen from water one step closer
Scientists have moved a step closer to designing bio-inspired synthetic catalysts to produce hydrogen from…
Antibiotics cut death rate for malnourished children
Severely malnourished children are far more likely to recover and survive when given antibiotics along…
Vultures foraging far and wide face a poisonous future
African vultures face an increasing risk of fatal poisoning, according to new research.
Bonobos predisposed to show sensitivity to others
Comforting a friend or relative in distress may be a more hard-wired behavior than previously…
West Nile virus spreading due to mosquitoes in orchards and vineyards, experts warn
Researchers have linked orchards and vineyards with a greater prevalence of West Nile virus in…
Gut microbes at root of severe malnutrition in kids
A study of young twins in Malawi, in sub-Saharan Africa, finds that bacteria living in…
Prostate cancer study tracks long-term urinary, sexual and bowel function side effects
A new study comparing outcomes among prostate cancer patients treated with surgery versus radiotherapy found…
Empathy varies by age and gender: Women in their 50s are tops
Looking for someone to feel your pain? Talk to a woman in her 50s. According…
Scientists unveil a superbug’s secret to antibiotic resistance
Many strains of the bacterium Staphyloccocus aureus are already resistant to all antibiotics except vancomycin….