Scientists are preparing to unveil a new, miniature portable solar observatory for use onboard a…
Month: December 2014
Decoding fat cells: Discovery may explain why we gain weight
Researchers believe they’re on track to solve the mystery of weight gain — and it…
Fish use chemical camouflage from diet to hide from predators
A species of small fish uses a homemade coral-scented cologne to hide from predators, a…
Invasive species can dramatically alter landscapes, study shows
Invasive plant and animal species can cause dramatic and enduring changes to the geography and…
Researchers detect possible signal from dark matter
Scientists have picked up an atypical photon emission in X-rays coming from space, and say…
Stacking two-dimensional materials may lower cost of semiconductor devices
A team of researchers has found that stacking materials that are only one atom thick…
Diagnostic tool Oncotype DX associated with reduction in chemotherapy rates post-surgery in younger women with breast cancer
No association has been found with assay and decreased chemotherapy use in older patients, researchers…
Roller coaster rides trigger stroke in young boy
Riding a couple roller coasters at an amusement park appears to have triggered an unusual…
Major comeback for sea turtles: Highest reported nest counts in Nicaragua
Scientists noticed a dramatic increase in nesting of critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles including the…
Method to assess UTI risk in women after pelvic-floor surgery
Researchers may have devised a way to assess who is at risk for developing a…