The potential benefits of successful development of an inertial confinement fusion-based energy technology justify investment…
Month: February 2013
Little did we know about beetle diversity: Astonishing 138 new species in a single genus
Researchers have described in a single article 138 new species in a genus of tropical…
Being stoic for the spouse’s sake comes at a high cost
In the wealth of studies about parental grief, little attention has been paid to precisely…
New imaging device is flexible, flat, and transparent
Digital cameras, medical scanners, and other imaging technologies have advanced considerably during the past decade….
Ancient ‘Egyptian blue’ pigment points to new telecommunications, security ink technology
A bright blue pigment used 5,000 years ago is giving modern scientists clues toward the…
Six in ten people worldwide lack access to flush toilets or other adequate sanitation
It may be the 21st century, with all its technological marvels, but 6 out of…
Healthy rivalry could boost sport and business performance
New research shows that people can recover from poor performance when rivals comment on their…
Trustworthy mating advice deepens bond between straight women and gay men
A new psychology study suggests the glue that cements the unique relationship between gay men…
Modifying infant’s diet may reduce celiac disease risk, Swedish study suggests
Celiac disease is much more common in Sweden than in the rest of Europe and…
Researchers decipher modus operandi of potential Alzheimer’s drug
The chemical compound known as “methylene blue” is a potential candidate for treating Alzheimer’s, as…