Researchers have published new insights into how materials transfer heat, which could lead eventually to…
Month: May 2013
Carbon in a twirl: The science behind a self-assembled nano-carbon helix
Nanotechnology draws on the fabrication of nanostructures. Scientists have now succeeded in growing a unique…
Most math being taught in kindergarten is old news to students
Kindergarten teachers report spending much of their math instructional time teaching students basic counting skills…
Asteroid 1998 QE2 to sail past Earth is nine times larger than cruise ship
On May 31, 2013, asteroid 1998 QE2 will sail serenely past Earth, getting no closer…
Natural ‘keystone molecules’ punch over their weight in ecosystems
Ecosystems are disproportionately influenced by “keystone molecules” that have powerful behavioral effects and contribute to…
Resistance to visceral Leishmaniasis: New mechanisms involved
Researchers have elucidated new molecular mechanisms involved in resistance to visceral leishmaniasis, a serious parasitic…
Vitamin C does not lower uric acid levels in gout patients, study finds
Despite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin…
Who’s your daddy? Infidelity and paternity in reed warblers
Researchers recently carried out experiments with reed warblers to see how a situation of potential…
Insecticides lead to starvation of aquatic organisms
Neonicotinoid insecticides have adverse effects not only on bees but also on freshwater invertebrates. Exposure…
First prospective trial shows molecular profiling timely for tailoring therapy
CUSTOM is the first completed prospective clinical trial that used genetic analysis alone to assign…