Business researchers have come up with the first scientific evidence that hedging against risk can…
Month: January 2014
One planet, two stars: New research shows how circumbinary planets form
Luke Skywalker’s home planet Tatooine would have formed far from its current location in the…
Smart Notices could take us beyond copyright
Dynamic Smart Notices could replace standard licencing agreements for software, online services and digital goods,…
Making color: When two red photons make a blue photon
Can scientists generate any color of light? The answer is not really, but the invention…
Forensic experts compile guide on how to ID child abuse, starvation
Forensic science experts have just published a comprehensive overview of forensic research that can be…
How neurons control fine motor behavior of the arm
Motor commands issued by the brain to activate arm muscles take two different routes. As…
Impaired cell division leads to neuronal disorder
Researchers have discovered an amino acid signal essential for error-free cell division. This signal regulates…
Early studies show microspheres may prevent bone infections after joint replacement
While total joint surgeries have a low risk of infection — between 1 and 3…
Success in targeted therapy for common form of lung cancer, study shows
Researchers have found that a combination of two already-in-use drugs may have an effect on…
Nine steps to save waterways and fisheries identified by researchers
The key to clean waterways and sustainable fisheries is to follow nine guiding principles of…