Smoking today’s concentrated pot might be risky business for women, according to new research. Thanks…
Month: September 2014
Unplanned births out-of-hospital increases risk of infant mortality
Unplanned births out-of-hospital in Norway are associated with higher infant mortality, new research reveals. The…
Is your restaurant server’s smile genuine?
New research really makes one think about the old adage service with a smile as…
Crowdsourcing is vulnerable to malicious behavior
New research has found that malicious behavior is the norm in crowdsourcing competitions — even…
How much may German beers be contaminated by microplastics?
If you’re going to Oktoberfest next month to enjoy the delights of German beer, you…
Ultracold atoms juggle spins with exceptional symmetry
Scientists have succeeded in revealing a highly symmetric exchange of spins between ytterbium atoms in…
Dad is important for his children’s development
A sensitive and attentive father has a positive influence on his child’s development, but only…
Switching clicks in polymers: Thermoset materials acquire thermoplastic properties with the aid of triazolinediones
A new type of so-called ‘click’ chemistry has now been introduced. Like with most of…
Why HIV patients develop dementia
Since the introduction of the combination anti-retroviral therapy (cART) in the mid-90s, the life expectancy…
Fingerprints for freight items
Security is a top priority in air freight logistics but screening procedures can be very…