Researchers have developed a computer-aided method that uses electronic medical records to offer the promise…
Month: July 2013
Behavior of turbulent flow of superfluids is opposite that of ordinary fluids
A superfluid moves like a completely frictionless liquid, seemingly able to propel itself without any…
Centaurs: NASA’s WISE finds mysterious centaurs may be comets
The true identity of centaurs, the small celestial bodies orbiting the sun between Jupiter and…
Neuroscientists plant false memories in mice: Location where brain stores memory traces, both false and authentic, pinpointed
The phenomenon of false memory has been well-documented: In many court cases, defendants have been…
Scientists discover surprising importance of ‘I Love Q’ for understanding neutron stars
Astrophysicists have discovered why scientists can learn a tremendous amount about neutron stars and quark…
Rapamycin: Limited anti-aging effects
The drug rapamycin is known to increase lifespan in mice. Whether rapamycin slows down aging,…
Novel mechanism in spinal cord injury discovered: ‘See-saw’ molecule may offer clues to potential therapies in the long-term
More than 11,000 Americans suffer spinal cord injuries each year, and since over a quarter…
Mechanism behind squids’ and octopuses’ ability to change color revealed
Color in living organisms can be formed two ways: Pigmentation or anatomical structure. Structural colors…
NASA’s IRIS telescope offers first glimpse of sun’s mysterious atmosphere
The moment when a telescope first opens its doors represents the culmination of years of…
Women’s height linked to cancer risk, study finds
The taller a postmenopausal woman is, the greater her risk for developing cancer, according to…