Scientists have devised a breakthrough laser that uses a single artificial atom to generate and…
Month: July 2014
How children categorize living things
“Name everything you can think of that is alive.” How would a child respond to…
Radio frequency ID tags on honey bees reveal hive dynamics
Scientists attached radio-frequency identification tags to hundreds of individual honey bees and tracked them for…
Understanding how neuro cells turn cancerous
New research, for the first time, brings scientists nearer to understanding how some cells in…
Communication between nostril/skin microbiome bacteria can influence pathogen behavior
Scientists have made an important discovery about the molecular interactions that occur between generally benign…
Report on viruses looks beyond disease
In contrast to their negative reputation as disease causing agents, some viruses can perform crucial…
The heart of an astronaut, five years on
The heart of an astronaut is a much-studied thing. Scientists have analyzed its blood flow,…
NASA’s HS3 mission spotlight: The HIRAD instrument
The Hurricane Imaging Radiometer, known as HIRAD, will fly aboard one of two unmanned Global…
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory celebrates 15th anniversary
Fifteen years ago, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory was launched into space aboard the Space Shuttle…
Freezing blueberries improves antioxidant availability
Blueberries pack a powerful antioxidant punch, whether eaten fresh or from the freezer, according to…