Biologists found that when mother mice compete socially for mates in a promiscuous environment, their…
Month: November 2013
A superconductor-surrogate earns its stripes
Understanding superconductivity — whereby certain materials can conduct electricity without any loss of energy —…
New approach to identify possible ecological effects of releasing genetically engineered insects
Researchers have developed a new approach for identifying potential environmental effects of deliberate releases of…
After 84 years, von Neumann-Day math problem finally solved
A famous math problem that has vexed mathematicians for decades has finally met an elegant…
Deep-space radiation hazards documented and quantified
Scientists have published comprehensive findings on space-based radiation as measured by a detector aboard NASA’s…
MicroObservatory catches comet ISON
Comet ISON recently brightened and is currently visible with telescopes or binoculars in the constellation…
Low-fat fish oil changes cancer tissue in prostate cancer, study shows
Men with prostate cancer who ate a low-fat diet and took fish oil supplements had…
Consistent bed, wake time linked to healthier weight
Prior research has shown not getting enough sleep can impact your weight, but new research…
SlipChip counts molecules with chemistry and a cell phone
Limited access to expensive equipment and trained professionals can impede the diagnosis and treatment of…
Refined materials provide booster shot for solar energy conversion
Researchers have set their sights on improving the materials that make solar energy conversion/photocatalysis possible….