More than 12 billion years ago a star exploded, glowing so brightly that it outshone…
Month: August 2013
New and remarkable details of the sun now available from Big Bear Observatory
Researchers have obtained new and remarkably detailed photos of the sun with the New Solar…
Sleep deprivation linked to junk food cravings
A sleepless night makes us more likely to reach for doughnuts or pizza than for…
Battery design gets boost from aligned carbon nanotubes
A flexible nano-scaffold could help make rechargeable lithium ion batteries last longer. Applications range from…
Hormone receptors may regulate effect of nutrition on life expectancy not only in roundworms, but perhaps also in humans
A reduced caloric intake increases life expectancy in many species. But how diet prolongs the…
A layer of tiny grains can slow sound waves
Researchers say the findings could lead to a new way of controlling frequencies in electronic…
How plants avoid sunburn: Findings could lead to crops with increased protection from bright light and enhanced photosynthesis
Scientists have discovered a group of stress-related proteins that explains how plants avoid sunburn in…
Why tumors become drug-resistant
New findings could lead to drugs that fight back when tumors don’t respond to treatment.
Evolutionary relationships among species of ‘magic’ mushrooms shed light on fungi
“Magic” mushrooms are known for their hallucinogenic properties. New research helps uncover the evolutionary past…
Altering organic molecules’ interaction with light
Enhancing and manipulating the light emission of organic molecules is at heart of many important…