Readmission rates of adult patients to the same hospital within 30 days are an area…
Month: August 2013
Sweaty palms and racing heart may benefit some negotiators
The idea of having to negotiate over the price of a new car sends many…
Shopping in high heels could curb overspending
When shopping for a big ticket item, such as a television, there is a checklist…
First report of real-time manipulation and control of nuclear spin noise
Physicists have demonstrated a new method for polarizing nuclear spins in extremely small samples. By…
‘Shapeshifting’ computer program will open up drug discovery for tricky disease targets
Combination of technologies could reduce the number of early trial compounds from millions to hundreds,…
Researchers design and build the world’s smallest autopilot for micro aircraft
Researchers have designed, built and tested the world’s smallest open source autopilot for small unmanned…
Climate change: Ocean acidification amplifies global warming
Scientists have demonstrated that ocean acidification may amplify global warming through the biogenic production of…
Researchers discover how inhibitory neurons behave during critical periods of learning
We’ve all heard the saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” For years,…
New tool enhances the search for genetic mutations
Scientists have developed a new software tool known as DeNovoGear, which uses statistical probabilities to…
Researchers find essential brain circuit in visual development
A study in mice reveals an elegant circuit within the developing visual system that helps…