Humans who lack the corpus callosum, a bundle of 200 million fibers that connect the…
Month: May 2014
Bullying may have long-term health consequences
Bullied children may experience chronic, systemic inflammation that persists into adulthood, while bullies may actually…
Improve grades, reduce failure: Undergrads should tell profs ‘don’t lecture me’
A significantly greater number of students fail science, engineering and math courses that are taught…
Second opinion changes diagnosis from incurable to curable cancer
The case of a woman diagnosed with advanced, incurable lung cancer has been reported, whose…
West Antarctic glacier loss appears unstoppable
A new study finds a rapidly melting section of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet appears…
Climate negotiation as a bargaining game
For more than two decades, members of the United Nations have sought to forge an…
Immune therapy might be effective for multiple myeloma
Genetically modified immune cells might effectively treat multiple myeloma, a disease that remains incurable and…
Having a sense of purpose may add years to your life
Feeling that you have a sense of purpose in life may help you live longer,…
Pregnancy significantly increases risk of serious traffic crashes
Pregnancy is associated with a significant risk of a serious car crash requiring emergency medical…
Android App Components Prone to Abuse
We’ve recently found a vulnerability in certain Android apps that may leave user data at…