Chemical engineering researchers have created a new synthetic metabolic pathway for breaking down glucose that…
Month: September 2013
Water vapor in stratosphere plays role in climate
Water vapor changes in the stratosphere contribute to warmer temperatures and likely play an important…
Mobile Malware, High-Risk Apps Hit 1M Mark
With three months to spare before the year ends, our prediction that mobile threats, specifically…
Mobile Malware, High-Risk Apps Hit 1M Mark
With three months to spare before the year ends, our prediction that mobile threats, specifically…
Finding the place where the brain creates illusory shapes and surfaces
Neuroscientists have identified the location in the brain’s visual cortex responsible for generating a common…
Cold, salty and promiscuous: Gene-shuffling microbes dominate Antarctica’s Deep Lake
Antarctica’s Deep Lake is a saltwater ecosystem that remains liquid in extreme cold. For the…
Study finds tungsten in aquifer groundwater controlled by pH, oxygen
Geologists found that the likelihood that tungsten will seep into an aquifer’s groundwater depends on…
When cells ‘eat’ their own power plants: Scientists solve mystery of basic cellular process
A team of scientists reports that they have solved the mystery of a basic biological…
Improving lithium-ion batteries with nanoscale research
New research led by an electrical engineer is aimed at improving lithium-ion batteries through possible…
Unhappy with your hospital? You might still be getting great care
A new way to measure hospital quality has been developed – and patient satisfaction plays…