This century, climate change is expected to induce changes in air pollution, exposure to which…
Month: September 2013
LED light bulbs brighter and more energy efficient than ever
LED light bulbs can be brighter and more energy efficient than ever, thanks to a…
Degree is no protection against under-employment
Having a degree or other qualifications is no protection against under-employment in Britain, new research…
Stress-related protein speeds progression of Alzheimer’s disease
A stress-related protein genetically linked to depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders contributes to the…
Discovery helps to unlock brain’s speech-learning mechanism
By studying songbirds, scientists are uncovering the mechanism that allows juveniles to learn speech through…
Proteins in histone group might influence cancer development, study shows
Spool-like proteins called histones play a crucial role in packaging the nearly seven feet of…
Clay key to high-temperature supercapacitors
Clay, an abundant and cheap natural material, is a key ingredient in a supercapacitor that…
Twitter and privacy: One-in-five tweets divulge user location
Hashtag #doyouknowwhoswatchingyou? A new study sampled more than 15 million tweets, showing that even Twitter…
Why parenting can never have a rule book: Children’s genetics significantly affect how they are parented
Any parent will tell you that there is no simple recipe for raising a child….
Scientists encounter holes in tree of life, push for better data storage
When it comes to public access, the tree of life has holes. A new study…