A new study led by the Wildlife Conservation Society says that the American alligator and…
Month: August 2013
‘Virtual heart’ precision-guides defibrillator placement in children with heart disease
The small size and abnormal anatomy of children born with heart defects often force doctors…
A new gene-expression mechanism is a minor thing of major importance
A rare, small RNA turns a gene-splicing machine into a switch that controls the expression…
Carbon monoxide penetrates gypsum wallboard
Carbon monoxide (CO) from external sources can easily penetrate gypsum wallboard (drywall) commonly used in…
Hue of barn swallow breast feathers can influence their health
A new study shows the outward appearance of female barn swallows, specifically the hue of…
Better insight into molecular interactions
How molecules in biochemical solutions do interact, is a question of great importance for understanding…
Playing video games can boost brain power
Certain types of video games can help to train the brain to become more agile…
X-ray vision to detect unseen gold
Powerful x-rays can now be used to rapidly and accurately detect gold in ore samples,…
Plasma-treated nano filters help purify world water supply
Access to safe drinking water is a step closer to being a reality for those…
Pulsars make a GPS for the cosmos
Scientists have written software that could guide spacecraft to Alpha Centauri, show that the planet…