Headstrong elderly parents and their adult children may be able to find common ground with…
Month: January 2015
Nordic marine scientists: Showcasing growing pressure on oceans?
A group of 13 scientists argue that the Nordic countries are in a unique position…
New biological evidence reveals link between brain inflammation and major depression
The measure of brain inflammation in people who were experiencing clinical depression was increased by…
Slope on ocean surface lowers sea level in Europe
A ‘slope’ on the ocean surface in the Strait of Gibraltar is lowering the sea…
Pacemakers with Internet connection, a not-so-distant goal
An efficient security protocol has been designed to protect the information provided by pacemakers and…
A robot to help improve agriculture and wine production
Agricultural researchers and computer scientists are working on the development of an unmanned robot, equipped…
How to make your New Year’s resolution last one year, not one month
A kinesiologist breaks down some simple steps to stick to your weight loss resolution for…
New instrument to study the extreme universe — the X-Ray polarimeter X-Calibur
X-ray polarimetry promises to give qualitatively new information about high-energy astrophysical sources, such as black…
Hygiene practices affect contact lens case contamination
Contact lens wearers who don’t follow certain hygiene habits have increased bacterial contamination of their…
Satellite study identifies water bodies important for biodiversity conservation
Using satellite images to study changing patterns of surface water is a powerful tool for…