We rely on our visual system more heavily than previously thought in determining the causality…
Month: January 2013
Lower nitrogen losses with perennial biofuel crops
Perennial biofuel crops such as miscanthus, whose high yields have led them to be considered…
New report: The reach and impact of mathematical sciences
The Mathematical Sciences in 2025, a new report from the U.S. National Research Council, finds…
New tool to help brain surgeons one step closer to operating room
A new tool that could allow for faster, more comprehensive testing of brain tissue during…
Scientists design, control movements of molecular motor; Study offers blueprint for creating machines at the nanoscale
An international team of scientists has taken the next step in creating nanoscale machines by…
Giant tobacco plants that stay young forever
Tobacco plants bloom when they are just a few months old — and then they…
Surgeons may use hand gestures to manipulate MRI images in OR
Doctors may soon be using a system in the operating room that recognizes hand gestures…
Cutting in and weaving irritate drivers the most, new study on road rage shows
Cutting in and weaving, speeding, and hostile displays are among the top online complaints posted…
Which study strategies make the grade?
Students everywhere, put down those highlighters and pick up some flashcards! Some of the most…
Decline in available liver transplants expected
A new study has found that the non-use of donor livers climbed through 2010 due…