A psychological experiment known as “the marshmallow test” has captured the public’s imagination as a…
Month: March 2013
Researchers attach Lyme disease antibodies to nanotubes, paving way for diagnostic device
Existing Lyme disease tests assess the presence of antibodies, which take weeks to form after…
Hate allergy shots? Oral allergy drops are a pretty good option for some allergy and allergic asthma sufferers, review suggests
A scientific review of 63 published studies affirms that putting small amounts of purified grasses,…
Certified stroke centers more likely to give clot-busting drugs
Stroke patients are three times more likely to receive clot-busting medication if they’re treated at…
Antibiotic may provide benefit for treatment of respiratory disorder
Among patients with the lung disorder non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, treatment with the antibiotic erythromycin resulted…
Simulations uncover obstacle to harnessing laser-driven fusion: Under realistic conditions, hollow cones fail to guide energetic electrons to fuel
Researchers have uncovered an obstacle to the cone-guided approach to fast-ignition fusion energy through computer…
Superhero supercomputer helps battle autism
When it officially came online at the San Diego Supercomputer Center in early January 2012,…
New process to make nanospheres
Small, with power-packed potential. A patent-pending technology to produce nanospheres could enable advances across multiple…
Backpack mapping system captures intelligence in tough-to-get-to places
Engineers have developed a portable device — carried in a backpack — that can be…
Saliva testing predicts aggression in boys
A new study indicates that a simple saliva test could be an effective tool in…