A speaker’s power to act on his words influences how a listener perceives the meaning…
Month: July 2013
Common agricultural chemicals shown to impair honey bees’ health
Honey bees used to pollinate crops are exposed to many agricultural chemicals, including common fungicides…
HPV’s link to esophageal cancer
The human papillomavirus triples the risk of people developing yet another cancer, esophageal squamous cell…
Large study reveals increased cancer risks associated with family history of the disease
A family history of cancer increases the risk of other members of the family developing…
Potential cause of Parkinson’s disease points to new therapeutic strategy
Biologists have made a significant discovery that could lead to a new therapeutic strategy for…
A promising target to treat asthma
Scientists have found a promising, new way to treat asthma: Target an enzyme in airway…
Hot-fire tests show 3-D printed rocket parts rival traditionally manufactured parts
What can survive blazing temperatures of almost 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit without melting? What did not…
Seeing photosynthesis from space: NASA scientists use satellites to measure plant health
NASA scientists have established a new way to use satellites to measure what’s occurring inside…
Tropical ecosystems boost carbon dioxide as temperatures rises
NASA scientists and an international team of researchers have found tropical ecosystems can generate significant…
Curiosity Mars rover gleams in view from orbiter
An image from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter released today shows NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover and…