The uplift of two mountain ranges in Central Asia beginning 30 million years ago expanded…
Month: December 2013
Carbon capture technology could be vital for climate targets
The future availability of carbon capture and storage will be pivotal in reaching ambitious climate…
New evidence for assessing tsunami risk from very large volcanic island landslides
The risk posed by tsunami waves generated by Canary Island landslides may need to be…
Antivirals for HCV improve kidney, cardiovascular diseases in diabetic patients
Researchers reveal that antiviral therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) improves kidney and cardiovascular outcomes…
Researchers uncover mechanism controlling Tourette Syndrome tics
A mechanism in the brain that controls tics in children with Tourette Syndrome has been…
Spanking children slows cognitive development and increases risk of criminal behavior, expert says
A scientist makes a definitive case against spanking, including how it slows cognitive development and…
Key role of protein in segregation of genetic material during cell division
Researchers have reported the regulator mechanisms of mitosis, a key stage of the cell-cycle for…
Education: Learning with ‘stronger peers’ yields no boost
A new study contradicts the popular theory that students perform better when surrounded by higher…
Can celebrity cancer diagnoses prompt quitting smoking?
In a study published, researchers found that when celebrities publicly discuss their struggles with cancer…
Step closer to muscle regeneration
Muscle cell therapy to treat some degenerative diseases, including Muscular Dystrophy, could be a more…