In a finding of relevance to the search for life in our solar system, researchers…
Month: December 2013
Fear of being single leads people to settle for less
Fear of being single is a meaningful predictor of settling for less in relationships among…
Nanoscale shape-memory oxide discovered: Opens door to applications in medicine, energy and electronics
Researchers have discovered a way to introduce a shape memory effect in bismuth ferrite that…
1950s pandemic influenza virus remains a health threat, particularly to those under 50
Scientists have evidence that descendants of the H2N2 avian influenza A virus that killed millions…
Biology professor finds ‘Goldilocks’ effect in snail populations
A researcher has discovered that a “Goldilocks” effect applies to the reproductive output of a…
Obesity, smoking increase risk after immediate breast reconstruction with implants
New research findings confirm that factors such as smoking and obesity increase the odds of…
Tipping points: Where may abrupt impacts from climate change occur?
A new report extends the idea of abrupt climate change, stating that even steady, gradual…
Rainfall to blame for decline in Arctic peregrines
Rain, crucial to sustaining life on Earth, is proving deadly for young peregrine falcons in…
Companies could make the switch to wood power
Some companies could economically convert their operations to wood boilers for heat and power, according…
New compound for slowing aging process can lead to treatments for brain diseases
Recent work from researchers may lead to a potential treatment of brain diseases. The researchers…