New research has shown that schemes that grant children with a life threatening illness a…
Month: September 2013
New magnetic semiconductor material holds promise for ‘spintronics’
Researchers have created a new compound that can be integrated into silicon chips and is…
Mechanism discovered in first line of immune defense
Scientists have discovered a new defense mechanism that the immune system utilizes to combat infections….
Life deep down: A new beautiful translucent snail from the deepest cave in Croatia
An expedition in the deepest cave system in Croatia, Lukina Jama–Trojama, discovered a beautiful new…
Micro-gels from tiny ice algae play an important role in polar ocean carbon budgets
Secretion of polysaccharides from the micro community living within the sea ice stick organism together…
The price of envy: How do consumers react to flattering salespeople?
Consumers have negative reactions to flattery by salespeople, even if they think the compliments are…
Why are consumers more likely to participate in online gaming than gambling?
Consumers are more likely to participate in online betting if it’s called “gaming” rather than…
Anti-counterfeiting ink for enhancing product authenticity and traceability
In a bid to enhance product authenticity and traceability, researchers have developed an innovative anti-erasing…
Survey of 10,000 men in Asia and the Pacific reveals why some men use violence against women and girls
A UN study of 10,000 men in Asia and the Pacific found that overall nearly…
Strain of MERS coronavirus engineered for use in a vaccine
Scientists have developed a strain of the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus that could be…