The hunt for Earth-like planets around distant stars could soon become a lot easier thanks…
Month: February 2015
Napping beyond age of two linked to poorer sleep quality in young children
Napping beyond the age of 2 is linked to poorer sleep quality in young children,…
Tadpole model links drug exposure to autism-like effects
In utero exposure to the epilepsy drug VPA appears to elevate the risk to babies…
Scientists find strongest natural material known to humans
Limpet teeth might be the strongest natural material known to humans, a new study has…
New insight into how our brain performs ‘mental time travel’
New brain mapping study pinpoints the areas of the brain responsible for “mental time travel.”
New solder for semiconductors creates technological possibilities
Scientists have demonstrated how semiconductors can be soldered and still deliver good electronic performance.
Impact of Deepwater Horizon Oil on beach microbial communities
Using advanced genomic identification techniques, researchers studying the impact of the Deepwater Horizon spill on…
Voltage tester for beating cardiac cells
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in recording the current in membrane channels of…
Violations in pharmaceutical industry self-regulation of medicines promotion
A discrepancy exists between the ethical standard codified in the pharmaceutical industry Codes of Practice…
Primary care nurse-delivered interventions can increase physical activity in older adults
A primary care nurse-delivered intervention can lead to sustained increases in physical activity among older…