Smoking prevalence varies by socioeconomic status — particularly in terms of educational attainment — putting…
Month: April 2014
Quantum turbulence: New key to unlocking the mysteries of physics?
The recent discovery of the Higgs boson has confirmed theories about the origin of mass…
People selectively remember details of atrocities that absolve in-group members
Conversations about wartime atrocities often omit certain details. According to research, these omissions can lead…
A protein required for integrity of induced pluripotent stem cells
The SIRT1 protein is needed to lengthen and maintain telomeres during cell reprogramming, new research…
Centuries of sand still available at Mississippi Delta
The wetlands of the Mississippi River Delta are slowly sinking and rapidly eroding, but new…
Cardiothoracic surgeon launches research into space
When an unmanned supply mission launched into space today, bound for the International Space Station,…
Proposal: Managing most troubling symptoms of dementia, lessen use of drugs
A new approach to handling agitation, aggression and other unwanted behaviors by people with dementia…
New material coating technology mimics nature’s lotus effect
Ever stop to consider why lotus plant leaves always look clean? The hydrophobic — water…
Teachers’ Scare Tactics May Lead to Lower Exam Scores
As the school year winds down and final exams loom, teachers may want to avoid…
Why alcoholism saps muscle strength
Researchers have found a common link between muscle weakness in alcoholics and mitochondrial disease: mitochondria…