Fire-ant rafts aren’t just unusual in that they’re “viscoelastic,” like Jell-O and toothpaste, according to…
Month: November 2013
Better combustion through plasma
Scientists know that by introducing plasma to combustion, new chemical species are produced that catalyze…
Genetics contribute to increased risk for renal disease for African Americans
A large study identifies factors that mediate differences in the progression of chronic kidney disease…
Delaying resistance to Bt corn in western corn rootworm
While Bt corn has been highly effective against the European corn borer, it has been…
Polymer gel, heal thyself: Engineering team proposes new composites that can regenerate when damaged
Researchers have developed models to design a new polymer gel that would enable complex materials…
Gene mutation for excessive alcohol drinking found
Researchers have discovered a gene that regulates alcohol consumption and when faulty can cause excessive…
High-fat diet during puberty speeds up breast cancer development
New findings show that eating a high-fat diet beginning at puberty speeds up the development…
Mmechanism behind blood stem cells’ longevity discovered
Researchers have long wondered what allows blood stem cells to persist for decades, when their…
Google Earth reveals untold fish catches
Large fish traps in the Persian Gulf could be catching up to six times more…
Supporting others brings healing to cancer survivors
A new study finds that survivors of hematopoietic stem cell transplant, an aggressive treatment for…