Scientists have released ground-breaking findings that dismiss the ‘Neutral Theory of Biodiversity’. The theory has…
Month: May 2014
Sperm cells are extremely efficient at swimming against a current: How sperm travel long distances, through difficult terrain, to reach an egg
Like salmon traveling upstream to spawn, sperm cells are extremely efficient at swimming against the…
People attribute free will to mind, not soul
A new study tested whether people believe free will arises from a metaphysical basis or…
‘Virtual human’ shows that stiff arteries can explain cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure is highly age-related and affects more than one billion people worldwide. But…
Heavily decorated classrooms disrupt attention and learning in young children
Maps, number lines, shapes, artwork and other materials tend to cover elementary classroom walls. However,…
An area’s level of poverty or wealth may affect the distribution of cancer types
A new analysis has found that certain cancers are more concentrated in areas with high…
Molecules do the triple twist
They are three-dimensional and yet single-sided: Moebius strips. These twisted objects have only one side…
Aircraft fuel consumption can be reduced by 15 per cent
Two aircraft engine concepts, geared turbofan and open rotor, can enable a significant reduction to…
Novel home cleaning method to reduce asthma
Researchers received two patents for a new method to rid carpets, mattresses and other furniture…
Clinical trial reaffirms diet beverages play positive role in weight loss
A new study confirms that drinking diet beverages can help people lose weight. “This study…