Using an approach akin to assembling a club sandwich at the nanoscale,researchers have succeeded in…
Month: January 2014
Finally, a way to authenticate premium chocolate
For some people, nothing can top a morsel of luxuriously rich, premium chocolate. But until…
Quantum physics could make secure, single-use computer memories possible
Computer security systems may one day get a boost from quantum physics as a result…
Take a stand, be active to reduce chronic disease, make aging easier, research finds
By sitting less and moving more, people can reduce their risks of chronic diseases and…
Don’t fear the dawn of the drones; someday one might save your life
Engineering researchers are finding new and unique approaches to developing autopilots for unmanned aerial vehicles…
Ants protect acacia plants against pathogens
The presence of mutualistic ants greatly reduces bacterial abundance on surfaces of acacia leaves and…
Leukemia: mode of action of a targeted treatment clarified
The mechanism of senescence — or premature cell aging — can have an anticancer effect….
Diabetes blood glucose targets risk free, research shows
Diabetes research has underlined the importance of people with diabetes achieving their blood sugar goals,…
Living in fantasyland? Luck is more important than fantasy sports players think
Fantasy sports players can spend thousands of dollars and certainly that many hours developing sophisticated…
Don’t just sit there! Prolonged sitting linked to early mortality in women
A new study of 93,000 postmenopausal American women found those with the highest amounts of…