Scientists have now built a machine that sets a new standard of accuracy for testing…
Month: July 2013
Radio waves carry news of climate change: Surprising tool to measure our changing climate
Radio waves reflecting back to Earth from the ionosphere can offer valuable news about the…
Full body illusion is associated with a drop in skin temperature
Researchers used virtual reality technology with a specialized robotic system to test what happens when…
Exercise may be the best medicine for Alzheimer’s disease
Regular, moderate exercise could improve memory and cognitive function in those at risk for Alzheimer’s…
Water clears path for nanoribbon development
A tiny meniscus of water makes it practical to form long graphene nanoribbons less than…
Novel technology for producing ‘electronic ink’ may lead to inexpensive, durable electronics and solar cells
Electronic touch pads that cost just a few dollars and solar cells that cost the…
Combination stroke therapy safe and effective, study suggests
The combination of the clot-busting drug tPA with an infusion of the antiplatelet drug eptifibatide…
Taxing sugary beverages not a clear cut strategy to reduce obesity
Taxing sugary beverages may help reduce calories from these beverages in the United States, according…
Severe low blood sugar occurs often in patients with Type 2 diabetes
Patients with diabetes who take certain types of medications to lower their blood sugar sometimes…
Picosecond accurate slow-motion confirms oxide materials exhibit considerably faster switching properties than do semi-conductors
Scientists have observed the switching mechanism from a non-conducting to a conducting state in iron…