Stress is known to interfere with reproduction, but a new study shows that the effects…
Month: January 2015
Robots learn to use kitchen tools by watching YouTube videos
Robotic systems that are able to teach themselves have been developed by researchers. Specifically, these…
Cocaine antidote closer than ever
New insight has been gained into the mechanism behind a protein dopamine transporter that could…
The recess swap: Getting kids to eat their veggies at school
Many schools have reported that fruits and vegetables are feeding trash cans rather than students….
Novel inorganic material emitting laser light in solution discovered
Scientists have discovered a new type of laser material based on an inorganic molecule —…
Sizing up giants under the sea: Biologists correct inaccuracies for 25 marine species
Researchers sifted through multiple datasets and historical records to produce more accurate and comprehensive measurements…
Can inhaled oxygen cause cancer?
The ancient physician/alchemist, Paracelsus, said: ‘The dose makes the poison.’ According to a new study,…
Development of psychosis: Gray matter loss and the inflamed brain
The thickness of cortical brain tissue progressively reduces as individuals develop psychosis, according to researchers…
GMOs with health benefits have a large market potential
Genetically modified crops with an increased vitamin and/or mineral content have large potential to improve…
Image searches are improved by 3-D presentation
Most image and video search engines list their results two-dimensionally. Researchers have now discovered that…