Caffeine is the energy boost of choice for millions. Now, however, researchers have found another…
Month: January 2014
Designer ‘Swiss-army-knife’ molecule captures RNA from single cells in their natural tissue environment
A multi-disciplinary team have published a first-of-its-kind way to isolate RNA from live cells in…
Ultrasound directed to the human brain can boost sensory performance
Scientists have demonstrated that ultrasound directed to a specific region of the brain can boost…
Complementary medicine widely used to treat children with autism, developmental delay
In a study of the range of treatments being employed for young children with autism…
‘Superlens’ extends range of wireless power transfer
Researchers have for the first time demonstrated the feasibility of wireless power transfer using low-frequency…
Predicting crime with big data, affordably
Research has resulted in commercial technology that public safety practitioners and researchers worldwide are using…
Loyola patient loses over 120 pounds without surgery, medication
For much of his life Tom Hoppensteadt thought the best thing to do with a…
Innovative soft robotics technology spawns new products
A newly invented robot gripper is now available commercially.
The case for low methane-emitting cattle
A new research project looks into the possibilities of adapting every aspect of cattle husbandry…
‘Hip-hop’ students unfairly targeted, study finds
Black and Latino “hip-hop” students are disproportionately punished in urban schools, finds a two-year study…