While women are far more likely to suffer urinary tract infections, men are more prone…
Month: October 2013
Innovative deep-sea manned submarine under construction
The University of Washington is working with Boeing and an Everett company to build a…
Clues to foam formation could help find oil
Scientists have discovered two previously unknown ways bubbles form in foam as they investigated materials…
A slow, loving, ‘affective’ touch may be key to a healthy sense of self
Researchers found that a loving touch, characterized by a slow caress or stroke — often…
Postpartum depression spans generations, animal study suggests
A recently published study suggests that exposure to social stress not only impairs a mother’s…
Minimally invasive operation helps elderly patients after colon cancer treatment
Investigators have found that selected patients over the age of 70 were more likely to…
First computer-designed superconductor created
Scientists report the successful synthesis of the first superconductor designed entirely on the computer.
Weighed down by guilt: Research shows it’s more than a metaphor
Ever feel the weight of guilt? Lots of people say they do. They’re “carrying guilt”…
Breast cancer rates stable among active component service women
Crude incidence rates of breast cancer among U.S. female active component service members have fluctuated…
Excessive nerve cell pruning leads to disease
Scientists have made important discoveries about a cellular process that occurs during normal brain development…