We have been observing a new malware that infects point-of-sale (POS) systems. This malware may…
Month: March 2015
Lightning plus volcanic ash make glass
Researchers have proposed a mechanism for the generation of glass spherules in geologic deposits through…
Newly discovered hormone mimics the effects of exercise
Scientists have discovered a new hormone that fights the weight gain caused by a high-fat…
Bird flu: New compound protects 100 percent of ferrets, mice, from H5N1
Medical researchers have developed an antibody which has proven 100 percent protective against the H5N1…
First scientific publication from data collected at National Synchrotron Light Source II
Just weeks after NSLS-II achieved first light, a team of scientists tested a setup that…
Neuroscientists identify new way several brain areas communicate
Neuroscientists have identified a new pathway by which several brain areas communicate within the brain’s…
New tech could significantly cut carbon dioxide emissions
A provisionally patented technology could revolutionize carbon dioxide capture and help significantly reduce pollution worldwide.
Creative genius driven by distraction
The literary great Marcel Proust wore ear-stoppers because he was unable to filter out irrelevant…
Far from home: Wayward star cluster is both tiny and distant
Like the lost little puppy that wanders too far from home, astronomers have found an…
Air pollution linked to slower cognitive development in children
Attendance at schools exposed to high levels of traffic-related air pollution is linked to slower…