New research looking at how goats express subtle positive emotions could lead to greater understanding…
Month: December 2014
Increased production not the way to grow the economy
Continued economic growth requires an alarming – and arguably unsustainable – amount of raw material…
Colorful nano-guides to the liver
Highly specific nanoparticles have been produced by scientists. Depending on the bound dye the particles…
Astronomers detect atomic hydrogen emission in galaxies at record breaking distances
Using the world’s largest radio telescope, astronomers have detected the faint signal emitted by atomic…
Does your boss find you proactive…or pushy?
Those wishing to prove themselves as “doers” must not only be hands-on and demonstrate proactive…
Shark-shaped sampler to hunt down ‘fugitive’ air pollution
Industrial sites and highways could become cleaner in the future thanks to shark-shaped samplers that…
Smart anti-icing system for rotor blades
In very cold climate zones, the wind can blow with tremendous force. But wind turbines…
New study explains the role of oceans in ‘global warming hiatus’
New research shows that ocean heat uptake across three oceans is the likely cause of…
Brain research reveals new hope for patients with anorexia nervosa
Researchers used state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to investigate the consequences of anorexia nervosa…
Perfect chocolate sheen on confection, sweets
White flecks on sweets with a chocolate glaze are harmless – but esthetically unappealing. More…