Extending evidence of quantum behavior farther into the large-scale world of everyday life, physicists have…
Month: October 2013
Sieving through ‘junk’ DNA reveals disease-causing genetic mutations
Scientists have revealed nearly 100 genetic variants implicated in the development of cancers such as…
3-D printing: The greener choice
A life cycle impact analyses on three products, an orange juicer, a children’s building block…
New small-molecule catalyst does the work of many enzymes
Researchers report that they have created a human-made catalyst that is an “enzyme mimic.” Unlike…
3-D dynamic imaging of soft materials
Through a combination of transmission electron microscopy and ta unique graphene liquid cell, researchers have…
Three hours is enough to help prevent mental health issues in teens
The incidence of mental health issues amongst 509 British youth was reduced by 25 to…
Scientists generate first map of clouds on an exoplane: Map reveals lopsided cloud distribution on extremely hot planet
On the exoplanet Kepler 7b, the weather is highly predictable, an international team of scientists…
Accurate maps of streams could aid in more sustainable development of Potomac River watershed
Where a stream ends is clear, but where it begins can be more difficult to…
Two new enigmatic spider species with peculiar living habits from Uruguay
Scientists describe two new spider species from the Nemesiidae family. The representatives of this family…
Nothin’ to sneeze at: New treatment for common allergies
Researchers have successfully tested treatments for people with allergies to grasses and to dust mites….