Musical training before the age of seven has a significant effect on the development of…
Month: February 2013
Fallout from nuclear testing shows that the Achilles tendon can’t heal itself
Notorious among athletes and trainers as career killers, Achilles tendon injuries are among the most…
Long-term success rates for eradication of Barrett’s esophagus after endoluminal therapies
A new study reports that endoluminal (endoscopic) therapies, combining resection and ablation techniques, for patients…
Cheap, strong lithium-ion battery developed
Researchers have developed a new lithium-ion battery design that uses porous silicon nanoparticles in place…
Scientists create automated ‘time machine’ to reconstruct ancient languages
Ancient languages hold a treasure trove of information about the culture, politics and commerce of…
Refocusing important on and off the court, says recent study
If an employee’s performance drops in one area, does that mean they’re slacking off? It…
Crew rotation and passenger connections spread flight delays, study finds
Researchers say that crew rotation and passengers connections systematically spread flight delays due to a…
Scopolamine: An old drug with new psychiatric applications
Scopolamine is an anticholinergic drug with many uses. For example, it prevents nausea, vomiting, and…
New world record efficiency for thin film silicon solar cells
Researchers have reached a remarkable 10.7 percent efficiency single-junction microcrystalline silicon solar cell, clearly surpassing…
Model aims to help companies make products we actually want
Researchers have developed a model that will, hopefully, help companies develop innovative products that people…