During chemical reactions, ceria nanoparticles behave in a completely different way than previously thought: the…
Month: November 2013
The truth about the Greenwich Pensioners: New source shines light on sailors’ lives
The lives of 18th century naval pensioners in the Greenwich Hospital hold several surprises, according…
Botany: The secret of short stems
Arabidopsis plants that only reach half their normal height have a mutation in the biosynthesis…
Altering surface textures in ‘counterintuitive manner’ may lead to cooling efficiency gains
Researchers across the globe are racing to find ways to improve the cooling of hot…
Controlling liquid crystals: Another tool in the directed assembly toolkit
Scientists have already developed a technique for controlling liquid crystals by means of physical templates…
Canadian researchers call for changes to help adults with developmental disabilities
Adults with developmental disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome are having a harder time…
A longitudinal study of grapheme-color synesthesia in childhood
In the first long-term study on grapheme-color synesthesia, researchers followed 80 children, including 8 synesthetes,…
Conscientious people more likely to provide good customer service
Conscientious people are more likely to provide good customer service, according to a new study.
More research needed into substitution principle and regulation of potentially hazardous chemical materials, experts urge
Scientists say the substitution principle is not the “white knight” as described by a number…
Die-hard sports fans view ads associated with rival teams negatively, regardless of the message
A new study concludes that it doesn’t matter how compelling an advertisement may be, most…