The true-color image above, from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer on NASA’s Aqua satellite, shows…
Month: February 2014
3-D imaging sheds light on Apert syndrome development
Three-dimensional imaging of two different mouse models of Apert Syndrome shows that cranial deformation begins…
Poor sleep quality linked to reduced brain gray matter in Gulf War vets
A new study of Gulf War veterans found an association between poor sleep quality and…
Frequent childhood nightmares may indicate an increased risk of psychotic traits
Children who suffer from frequent nightmares or bouts of night terrors may be at an…
Worm-Like Mite Species Discovered: A species from this ‘extremophile’ family hasn’t been described for 40 years
It looks like a worm and moves like a worm – sort of. But it…
Brain differences linked to insomnia identified by researchers
Researchers report that people with chronic insomnia show more plasticity and activity than good sleepers…
Ultra-fast laser spectroscopy lights way to understanding new materials
Scientists are revealing the mysteries of new materials using ultra-fast laser spectroscopy, similar to high-speed…
To teach scientific reproducibility, start young
In the wake of retraction scandals and studies showing reproducibility rates as low as 10…
The nature of color: New formula to calculate hue improves accuracy of color analysis
Color is crucial in ecological studies, playing an important role in studies of flower and…
Racial bias in pain perception appears among children as young as 7
A new psychology study has found that a sample of mostly white American children —…