Rising temperatures will lead to a massive “greening” of the Arctic by mid-century, as a…
Month: April 2013
Measuring microbes makes wetland health monitoring more affordable, says researcher
Tiny, unseen wetland creatures provided crucial indicators of the ecosystems’ health in a new study….
Low on self-control? Surrounding yourself with strong-willed friends may help
People with low self-control prefer and depend on people with high self-control, possibly as a…
System provides clear brain scans of awake, unrestrained mice
Researchers have shown that the AwakeSPECT system can obtain detailed, functional images of the brain…
Nanotechnology imaging breakthrough
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in measuring the structure of nanomaterials under extremely high…
Electronic implants: New fast transcutaneous non-invasive battery recharger and energy feeder
Scientists have developed a non-invasive battery recharger system for electronic implants that allows a longer…
Blockade of pathogen’s metabolism
In the search for new antibiotics, researchers are taking an unusual approach: They are developing…
Satellite sandwich technique improves analysis of geographical data
A student researcher has developed a new method to combine thermal data from separate satellite…
Meditating before lecture leads to better grades
A new study shows that meditation before class might help students, especially freshmen, focus better…
Does mixing eBay and Facebook reduce bidding prices?
In a competitive context, consumers are willing to pay significantly more to win when other…