Many obesity studies substantially underestimate the mortality risks associated with excess weight in the United…
Month: April 2014
Well-known cancer gene NRAS produces 5 variants, study finds
The NRAS gene, known to play a fundamental role in cancer development, produces five gene…
BOSS quasars track the expanding universe: Most precise measurement yet
Scientists have made novel measurements of the structure of the universe when it was only…
Trees go high-tech: Process turns cellulose into energy storage devices
A fundamental chemical discovery should allow tress to soon play a major role in making…
Southwestern bird and reptile distributions to shift as climate changes
Dramatic distribution losses and a few major distribution gains are forecasted for southwestern bird and…
Rebar technique strengthens case for graphene: Hybrid nanotube-graphene material promises to simplify manufacturing
Carbon nanotubes become reinforcing bars that make two-dimensional graphene much easier to handle in a…
Education: States’ standardized tests have a negative impact on parents’ civic engagement
New research has found that parents of public school students in states with more extensive…
Personal touch signature makes mobile devices more secure
Researchers have developed a new security system that continuously monitors how a user taps and…
Daily serving of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can significantly reduce bad cholesterol
Eating one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can significantly reduce ‘bad…
Longer catch-and-release time leaves largemouth bass nests more vulnerable to predators
During spawning season, a largemouth bass male attentively guards its nest. Recent research found that…