Fear is primal. In the wild, it serves as a protective mechanism, but for humans,…
Month: February 2014
Jaw dropping: Scientists reveal how vertebrates came to have a face
Scientists present new fossil evidence for the origin of one of the most important and…
Revision to rules for color in dinosaurs suggests connection between color and physiology
New research revising rules on deciphering color in dinosaurs may provide a tool for understanding…
Stirring-up atomtronics in a quantum circuit: What’s so ‘super’ about this superfluid?
Atomtronics is an emerging technology whereby physicists use ensembles of atoms to build analogs to…
Skin reactions during radiation therapy preventable
Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying a thin transparent silicone…
Double mastectomy halves death risk for women with BRCA-related breast cancer
Women with BRCA-related breast cancer who have a double mastectomy are nearly 50 percent less…
Herding robots: New system combines control programs so fleets of robots can collaborate
A new system combines simple control programs to enable fleets of robots — or other…
Link between zebra mussels, risk of algae blooms
Researchers are learning more about the impact invasive zebra mussels and native aquatic insect larvae…
Prostate cancer advance could improve treatment options
Researchers have made an important advance in understanding genetic changes associated with terminal prostate cancer….
From surf to turf: Archaeologists and chemists trace ancient British diets
Studies of old rubbish dumps and dirty dishes have revealed that, 6,000 years ago, ancient…