If you tickle a robot, it may not laugh, but you may still consider it…
Month: July 2013
New metallic bubble wrap offers big benefits over other protective materials
Researchers have developed a new metallic bubble wrap that is lighter, stronger and more flexible…
Experts spot early signs of Alzheimer’s
Early signs of Alzheimer’s disease can be detected years before diagnosis, according to researchers.
Researchers warn of legacy mercury in the environment
Environmental researchers have published evidence that significant reductions in mercury emissions will be necessary just…
Exposure to stress even before conception causes genetic changes to offspring
A female’s exposure to distress even before she conceives causes changes in the expression of…
People with depression tend to pursue generalized goals
Researchers have found that people with depression have more generalized personal goals than non-depressed people.
Tailoring diabetes treatment to older patients yields dramatic results
More than a quarter of over 70s with type 2 diabetes could benefit simply from…
First child born following embryo screening with new genome analysis technique
The first birth has been achieved following the analysis of embryos using a new genome…
Enhanced yet affordable material for supercapacitors
Scientists have developed a new method to massively synthesize enhanced yet affordable materials for supercapacitors.
Deserts ‘greening’ from rising carbon dioxide: Green foliage boosted across the world’s arid regions
Increased levels of carbon dioxide have helped boost green foliage across the world’s arid regions…