By viewing particles captured during the 2011 Las Conchas fire in New Mexico under a…
Month: August 2013
Arylamine functionalization of carbon anodes for improved microbial electrocatalysis
Introduction of arylamine functional groups to graphite electrodes results in improved initial catalysis for acetate…
Individualized criteria for diagnosing obesity urged
Researchers have discussed the importance of eliminating healthy obese persons from unnecessary pharmaceutical treatments of…
How vegetation competes for rainfall in dry regions
Vegetation in semi-arid environments (or regions with low rainfall) self-organizes into patterns or “bands.” Banded…
Increased use menthol cigarette found among young people
A new study on mentholated cigarette use in the U.S. finds an increase in menthol…
Overweight and obese women are equally capable of the impulse control that lean women exhibit
Previous studies have shown that overweight and obese people have a harder time delaying gratification,…
Despite NFL settlement, still no proof football causes Alzheimer’s or CTE
Despite the NFL’s $765 million settlement with retired players, there still is no credible scientific…
Rheumatoid arthritis: Biologics in second-line therapy show benefit, study suggests
Scientists examined nine biotechnologically produced drugs for the treatment of adults with rheumatoid arthritis for…
Membranes contain beautiful patterns, but their function is a mystery
Biological cells are surrounded by a membrane, and here some of the most important processes…
Alaska tundra shows surprising resilience after unprecedented fire
Despite the size and severity of the massive 2007 Anaktuvuk River fire on Alaska’s North…