All life on Earth came from one common ancestor –- a single-celled organism -– but…
Month: August 2014
Geckos use toe hairs to turn stickiness on/off
If you’ve ever watched a gecko, you probably wondered about their uncanny ability to adhere…
2Q 2014 Security Roundup: Turning the Tables on Cyber Attacks
The incidents that cropped up in the months of April to June 2014—from the data…
2Q 2014 Security Roundup: Turning the Tables on Cyber Attacks
The incidents that cropped up in the months of April to June 2014—from the data…
Climate change, predators, and trickle down effects on ecosystems
Because predator species are animals that survive by preying on other organisms, they send ripples…
Size matters when convincing your brain to eat healthier foods
Playing with the portions of good and not-so-good-for-you foods is better than trying to eliminate…
Robotic-assisted ultrasound imaging: From trans-Atlantic evaluation to help in day-to-day practice
While in Germany a surgeon used a computer to perform a robot-assisted trans-Atlantic ultrasound examination…
Biomarker could reveal why some develop post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
Blood expression levels of genes targeted by the stress hormones called glucocorticoids could be a…
Follow the radio waves to find hidden exomoons
Scientists hunting for life beyond Earth have discovered more than 1,800 planets outside our solar…
Scientists link environment, inclusion in adults with disabilities
An association between the built environment and disability-related outcomes for adults with physical impairments has…