NASA scientists using Earth-based radar have produced sharp views of a recently discovered asteroid as…
Month: June 2014
New NASA space observatory to study carbon conundrums
NASA’s first spacecraft dedicated to measuring carbon dioxide levels in Earth’s atmosphere is in final…
Herschel sees budding stars and a giant, strange ring
The Herschel Space Observatory has uncovered a weird ring of dusty material while obtaining one…
Delinquent youth — especially girls — more likely to die violently as adults
Delinquency in youth predicts a significantly higher rate of violent death in adulthood — nearly…
Bacteria evade human immune system with a burst of mutations during initial infection
Bacteria that cause ulcers launch a burst of mutations during the initial stages of infection,…
Bionic pancreas controls blood sugar levels in adults, adolescents with type 1 diabetes
The latest version of a bionic pancreas device has been successfully tested in two five-day…
Nanoscale composites improve MRI: Magnetic particles merged to detect, fight disease
Submicrometer particles that contain even smaller particles of iron oxide could make magnetic resonance imaging…
Animal trapping records reveal strong wolf effect across North America
Coyote and red fox fur trapping records across North America have been used by scientists…
Caffeine affects boys, girls differently after puberty, study finds
Caffeine intake by children and adolescents has been rising for decades, due in large part…
Prental stress can increase risk of overweight in adulthood
There are indications that unborn children who are exposed to severe stress levels, have an…