The 1918 Flu Pandemic infected over 500 million people, killing at least 50 million. Now,…
Month: May 2014
Microchip-like technology allows single-cell analysis
A system similar to random access memory chips that allows the fast, efficient control and…
Early menopause increases heart failure risk, especially for smokers
Women who go through menopause early — at ages 40 to 45 — have a…
Mobile phone data helps combat malaria
Mobile phone data has been used in a study in Namibia to help combat malaria…
Unified superconductors: Single theoretical model of superconductivity for many materials
Superconductors are promising materials, with applications ranging from medicine to transport. Unfortunately, though, their use…
Turtle migration directly influenced by drift experiences with ocean currents as hatchlings
New research has found that adult sea-turtle migrations and their selection of feeding sites are…
Crucial decisions often taken with poor guidance for those with limited mental capacity
People who have limited mental capacity need better help with making decisions according to a…
The future of field trips looks promising
New research has implications for educators and museum professionals alike because it demonstrates that field…
How orchid bees find their personal scent, attract mates
A fragrant perfume has brought many a man and many a woman together. Orchid bees,…
New technology simplifies production of biotech medicines
The final step in the production of a biotech medicine is finishing with the correct…