To encourage cooperation in groups, a combination of rewards and penalties is best, according to…
Month: December 2014
Carbon dioxide warming effects felt just a decade after being emitted
It takes just 10 years for a single emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) to have…
Diagnosis targets in primary care are misleading, unethical, UK experts say
Last month, there was public outcry at the news that GPs in England would be…
Overweight and obesity in pregnancy linked to greater risk of infant death
Overweight and obesity in early pregnancy are associated with increased risks of infant mortality, with…
Mediterranean diet linked to longer life
Eating a Mediterranean diet might help extend your lifespan, suggests a study. The diet appears to…
Study of deadly bat disease finds surprising seasonal pattern of infections
The deadly fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome has spread to bat colonies throughout eastern…
Brain study uncovers new clues on how cues may affect memory
The brain activity prior to seeing an item is related to how well it is…
Computer model enables design of complex DNA shapes
Biological engineers have created a new computer model that allows them to design the most…
Many chest X-rays in children are unnecessary
Some children are receiving chest X-rays that may be unnecessary and offer no clinical benefit…
Substantial improvement in England, Wales cancer survival over 40 years overshadowed by low survival for brain, stomach, lung, oesophageal, and pancreatic cancers
However, although some cancers have a good prognosis, the outlook for others remains extremely poor….