Simply telling people that hard work is more important than genetics causes positive changes in…
Month: September 2014
Direct brain-to-brain communication demonstrated in human subjects
In a first-of-its-kind study, an international team of neuroscientists and robotics engineers has demonstrated the…
Wind energy cuts the electricity bill
The promoting of renewable energy is at the heart of the current debate on energy…
‘Family meal’ ideal is stressful, impossible for many families
Magazines, television and other popular media increasingly urge families to return to the kitchen, stressing…
‘Drink responsibly’ messages in alcohol ads promote products, not public health
Alcohol industry magazine ads reminding consumers to “drink responsibly” or “enjoy in moderation” fail to…
‘Brightpoints’: New clues to determining the solar cycle
Approximately every 11 years, the sun undergoes a complete personality change from quiet and calm…
Global snapshot of infectious canine cancer shows how to control disease
While countries with dog control policies have curbed an infectious and gruesome canine cancer, the…
Brown marmorated stink bug biology, management options
Management options for the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) are outlined in a new…
Stillbirth gap closing between indigenous, non-indigenous women, shows Australian study
The gap in stillbirth rates between indigenous and non-indigenous women in Queensland, Australia, is closing,…
Scientists discover how to ‘switch off’ autoimmune diseases
Scientists have made an important breakthrough in the fight against debilitating autoimmune diseases such as…