Scientists studying river flow in bedrock canyons for the first time have discovered that previous…
Month: September 2014
A way to kill chemo-resistant ovarian cancer cells: Cut down its protector
Ovarian cancer is the most deadly gynecological cancer, claiming the lives of more than 50…
New dinosaur from New Mexico has relatives in Alberta
A newly discovered armored dinosaur from New Mexico has close ties to the dinosaurs of…
Realizing the promise of education: An effective early intervention program for substance exposed babies and toddlers
Two decades after its initiation, a program launched for substance-exposed babies and toddlers demonstrates long-term…
Colorado’s Front Range fire severity not much different than past
The perception that Colorado’s Front Range wildfires are becoming increasingly severe does not hold much…
Brain scans reveal ‘gray matter’ differences in media multitaskers
Simultaneously using mobile phones, laptops and other media devices could be changing the structure of…
Stem cells used to learn how common mutation in Asians affects heart health
Over 500 million people worldwide carry a genetic mutation that disables a common metabolic protein…
Immune activity shortly after surgery holds big clue to recovery rate
The millions of people who undergo major surgery each year have no way of knowing…
Evolution of snake courtship and combat behavior
A small study suggests snakes may have developed courtship and male-to-male combat behavior, such as…
Eyeless Mexican cavefish eliminate circadian rhythm to save energy
The Mexican tetra fish has two variants, a fully-eyed fish living close to the surface…