Tourism is bringing rapid development to the islands of Langkawi, which puts pressure on the…
Month: April 2014
Surface modification of titanium dioxide for photocatalytic degradation of hazardous pollutants under ordinary visible light
Researchers have developed a modified photocatalyst which is economical and effective at transforming organic pollutants…
Major advances in dye sensitized solar cells
Two groups of researchers have recently advanced the field of solar cells with a cheaper…
Unlocking secrets of new solar material
A new solar material that has the same crystal structure as a mineral first found…
Wildlife response to climate change is likely underestimated, experts warn
Analyzing thousands of breeding bird surveys sent in by citizen scientists over 35 years, wildlife…
Management of elderly patients with lung cancer
An expert opinion on managing treatment for elderly patients with non-small cell lung cancer has…
Male health linked to testosterone exposure in womb, study finds
Men’s susceptibility to serious health conditions may be influenced by low exposure to testosterone in…
Brain size matters when it comes to animal self-control
Chimpanzees may throw tantrums like toddlers, but their total brain size suggests they have more…
Life stressors trigger neurological disorders, researchers find
When mothers are exposed to trauma, illness, alcohol or other drug abuse, these stressors may…
Speed-reading apps may impair reading comprehension by limiting ability to backtrack
To address the fact that many of us are on the go and pressed for…