Exposure to high levels of aircraft noise is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular…
Month: October 2013
‘Mobility shoes’ take a load off for knee osteoarthritis sufferers
The results of a new study by bone and joint experts suggest that patients with…
Cellular signals between pancreatic cancer tumors, saliva
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Most of those with the…
Crystal mysteries spiral deeper, chemists find
Chemists have discovered crystal growth complexities, which at first glance appeared to confound 50 years…
Historic trends predict future global reforestation unlikely
Feeding a growing global population while also slowing or reversing global deforestation may only be…
Chimpanzees of a feather sit together: Friendships are based on similar personalities
Like humans, many animals have close and stable friendships. However, until now, it has been…
Experts discover the mother of Roman perfumes on the Mediterranean coast
Researchers have described a new plant in the eastern Mediterranean, growing mainly near the coast….
Discovery of a 2,700-year-old portico in Greece
A 2,700-year-old portico was discovered this summer on the site of the ancient city of…
Scientists discover new mechanism that preserves genomic integrity and is abnormal in the rare DiGeorge syndrome
Scientists have described a molecular mechanism that facilitates the defense of the human genome against…
A close look at the Toby Jug Nebula
Located about 1200 light-years from Earth in the southern constellation of Carina (The Ship’s Keel),…