When levees fail, either naturally or as an intentional breach, as was the case on…
Month: January 2015
What’s that I smell? New ‘poppers’ are not what you think
While it is widely known that “huffing” – inhaling organic solvents or propellants to achieve…
Not always cool to stay cool in negotiations, study finds
Repressing anger about important matters makes negotiators lose focus, a new study concludes. Suppressing anger…
Photonic crystal nanolaser biosensor simplifies DNA detection
A simple method to sense DNA, as well as potential biomarker proteins of cancer or…
Can your cellphone help you lose weight?
Cellphone support can help people lose significantly more weight, according to a recent study. Using…
High vitamin D levels increase survival of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer
Clinical trial patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who had high levels of vitamin D in…
Breast cancer: Anthropometric and metabolic dowels integrate metabolic details and contribute to an increasingly complex puzzle
Once more, the multifactorial and heterogeneous nature of breast cancer fascinates researchers. In a new…
Jewish Americans who attend synagogue enjoy better health, study finds
For Jewish Americans, going to synagogue makes a difference for health, according to a study…
Teams better than individuals at intelligence analysis, research finds
When it comes to predicting important world events, teams do a better job than individuals,…
Iconic South American mammal tracked: Guanacos getting into trouble
Guanacos are back — and getting into trouble — says a team of scientists tracking…