A study found that siblings uniquely promote sympathy and altruism. Boys and girls benefited equally…
Month: October 2014
The social web of things: Smart cars, appliances and people
The familiar interfaces of online social networking sites might be adapted to allow us to…
Scientists find ancient mountains that fed early life
Scientists have found a huge mountain range in Gondwana, 600 million years ago. It ran…
New catalyst could improve biofuels production
Researchers have developed a new catalyst that could lead to making biofuels cheaply and more…
Pre-eclampsia may be caused by the fetus, not the placenta, says expert
Pre-eclampsia, the potentially deadly condition that affects pregnant women, may be caused by problems meeting…
Magnetic mirrors enable new technologies by reflecting light in uncanny ways
Scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, a new type of mirror that forgoes a…
Mild traumatic brain injury can have lasting effects for families
Families of patients with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) may expect them to return to…
Rivers flow differently over gravel beds
River beds, where flowing water meets silt, sand and gravel, are critical ecological zones. Yet…
Ebola highlights disparity of disease burden in developed vs. developing countries
A recent study shows Ebola and other diseases with skin manifestations have rates that are…
Older adults satisfied with aging more likely to seek health screenings
Adults over 50 who feel comfortable about aging are more proactive in getting preventive health…