A skull provides direct anatomical evidence that fills a problematic time gap of modern human…
Month: January 2015
Invasive species in the Great Lakes by 2063
The vulnerability of the basin to future invaders has been demonstrated by a new study…
Understanding portable biodetection technology for identifying suspcious substances
The number of portable biodetectors has grown exponentially in the last decade. During this time,…
Obesity, diabetes symptoms in mice improved by reversing brain inflammation
Using an antioxidant to reverse inflammation in the brain caused by a high-fat diet greatly…
New research recommends treating elevated blood pressure during pregnancy
Treating a woman’s elevated blood pressure during pregnancy is safer for her and safe for…
Satellites can improve regional air quality forecasting
Researchers found that data gathered from geo-stationary satellites — satellites orbiting Earth at about 22,000…
The tell-tale signs of a galactic merger
Astronomers have captured a striking view of spiral galaxy NGC 7714. This galaxy has drifted…
HIV testing yields diagnoses in Kenya but few seek care
A sweeping effort in a rural region of Kenya to test all adults for HIV…
New potential therapeutic strategy against a very aggressive infant bone cancer
Inhibition of Sirtuin1 protein may be a future treatment option for metastatic Ewing sarcoma, researchers…
Hydrogen sulfide could help lower blood pressure
A new compound, called AP39, which generates minute quantities of the gas hydrogen sulfide inside…