As humans continue to heat the planet, a northward shift of Earth’s wind and rain…
Month: September 2013
Global warming is likely to increase severe thunderstorm conditions in U.S., research finds
Severe thunderstorms, often exhibiting destructive rainfall, hail and tornadoes, are one of the primary causes…
Theory and formula to improve ‘plastic’ semiconductors developed
We could find many uses for bendable electronics, such as e-readers that folded like newspapers…
Siberian hamsters show what helps make seasonal clocks tick
Many animals, including humans, have internal clocks and calendars to help them regulate behavior, physiological…
Extended daily eye patching effective at treating stubborn amblyopia in children
A recent report by the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigators Group (PEDIG) provides evidence that increasing…
Pedestrians, cyclists need consistency at rail crossings
The risk of pedestrian and bicycle accidents at railroad grade crossings would decrease with sustained…
The inefficient acquisition: Research gives new reason why some companies overpay for merger targets
Sometimes, companies know they’re paying too much for another company, and a researcher says they…
Headway towards quantum information transfer via nanomechanical coupling
Fiber optics has made communication faster than ever, but the next step involves a quantum…
Stretchable, foldable transparent electronic display created
Imagine an electronic display nearly as clear as a window, or a curtain that illuminates…
Non-precious metal catalysts outperforming Pt-based one
Researchers have discovered a new family of non-precious metal catalysts. These catalysts exhibit better performance…