More than a mile beneath the ocean’s surface, as dark clouds of mineral-rich water billow…
Month: May 2014
Nanoelectronics: Edgy look at 2-D molybdenum disulfide
Researchers have recorded the first observations of a strong nonlinear optical resonance along the edges…
Age, general health, antidepressant use linked to eye disorders
Abnormal binocular vision, which involves the way eyes work together as a team, increases dramatically…
Whales hear us more than we realize: Sonar signal ‘leaks’ likely audible to some marine mammals
Killer whales and other marine mammals likely hear sonar signals more than we’ve known. That’s…
Spinal cord neurons that control skilled limb movement identified
Two types of neurons that enable the spinal cord to control skilled forelimb movement have…
Increased drought portends lower future Midwestern U.S. crop yields
Increasingly harsh drought conditions in the US Midwest’s Corn Belt may take a serious toll…
Delving deep into the brain: MRI sensor allows neuroscientists to map neural activity with molecular precision
An MRI sensor now allows neuroscientists to map neural activity with molecular precision. This is…
Climate change study reveals unappreciated impacts on biodiversity
The tropics ill be highly affected by local changes in temperature and precipitation, leading to…
Breaking up water: Controlling molecular vibrations to produce hydrogen
Converting methane into hydrogen is crucial for clean energy and agriculture. This reaction requires water…
Decoding the chemical vocabulary of plants
Plants spend their entire lifetime rooted to one spot. When faced with a bad situation,…