Most motorists enjoy listening to the radio or their favourite CD while driving. Many of…
Month: June 2013
Living fossils? Actually, sturgeon fish are evolutionary speedsters
Efforts to restore sturgeon in the Great Lakes region have received a lot of attention…
New DNA test on roo poo identifies species
Researchers have developed a simple and cost-effective DNA test to identify kangaroo species from their…
Specifically sized gold nanoparticle spheres increase the sensitivity of a light-based chemical detector
A sensor that relies on reflected light to analyze biomedical and chemical samples now has…
Irish chronicles reveal links between cold weather and volcanic eruptions
Medieval chronicles have given researchers a glimpse into the past to assess how historical volcanic…
Nutrition during first 1,000 days of life crucial for childhood and economic development
New research on maternal and childhood nutrition finds that over 3 million children die every…
Black holes abundant among the earliest stars
By comparing infrared and X-ray background signals across the same stretch of sky, astronomers have…
NASA builds sophisticated Earth-observing microwave radiometer
A NASA team delivered in May a sophisticated microwave radiometer specifically designed to overcome the…
Genetic mutation inherited from father’s side linked to early puberty
Researchers have identified that a genetic mutation leads to a type of premature puberty, known…
A 20-minute bout of yoga stimulates brain function immediately after
Researchers report that a single, 20-minute session of Hatha yoga significantly improved participants’ speed and…