In the development of fuel cells the effort of generations of scientist and engineers have…
Month: August 2014
A map for eye disease: Most detailed molecular map of eye region associated with vision loss
Vision specialists have created the most detailed molecular map of a region of the human…
Scientists name new species of cetacean: The Australian humpback dolphin
Scientists examining a taxonomically confused group of marine mammals have officially named a species new…
‘Normal’ bacteria vital for keeping intestinal lining intact
Scientists have found that bacteria that aid in digestion help keep the intestinal lining intact….
Small RNAs in blood may reveal heart injury
Like clues to a crime, specific molecules in the body can hint at exposure to…
New mothers still excessively sleepy after 4 months, study shows
New mothers are being urged to be cautious about returning to work too quickly, after…
Heavy metals and hydroelectricity
Hydraulic engineering is increasingly relied on for hydroelectricity generation. However, redirecting stream flow can yield…
‘Active’ surfaces control what’s on them: Scientists develop treated surfaces that can actively control how fluids or particles move
Researchers have developed a new way of making surfaces that can actively control how fluids…
Explaining the fascinating shape of freezing droplets
A water droplet deposited onto an icecold surface clearly has more effect than a drop…
Companion planets can increase old worlds’ chance at life
Having a companion in old age is good for people — and, it turns out,…