We’ve recently found a vulnerability in certain Android apps that may leave user data at…
Month: May 2014
Entering adulthood in a recession linked to lower narcissism later in life
We often attribute the narcissistic tendencies of others to parenting practices or early social experiences….
Scientists discover a natural molecule to treat type 2 diabetes: Molecule mimics some effect of physical exercise
Researchers have discovered a natural molecule that could be used to treat insulin resistance and…
Dopamine turns worker ants into warrior queens
The ritualized fighting behavior of one ant species is linked to increases in dopamine levels…
Ultra-fast bionic arm can catch objects on the fly
With its palm open, the robot is completely motionless. A split second later, it suddenly…
HADES searches for dark matter: Astrophysicists cross ‘Dark Photon’ off the list in top position
Recent results of HADES experiments have shown, that the dark photon or U boson is…
Artificial magnetic bacteria ‘turn’ food into natural drugs
Scientists have successfully created magnetic bacteria that could be added to foodstuffs and could, after…
A turbulent birth for stars in merging galaxies
Using state of the art computer simulations, a team of French astrophysicists have for the…
Mars Canyons: Against the current with lava flows
An Italian astronomer in the 19th century first described them as ‘canali’ – on Mars’…
Endocrine disruptors impair human sperm function, research finds
A plethora of endocrine-disrupting chemicals interfere with human sperm function in a way that may…