New research highlights the capability of reversible shape-memory polymers to change their shape when heated…
Month: March 2015
Can mechanisms used during hibernation help animals colonize new habitats?
Heterothermy, the ability of some animals to lower their metabolism and body temperature, is traditionally…
Finger lengths may indicate risk of schizophrenia in males
Research suggests that the ratio of the lengths of the index finger and the ring…
Time lapse snapshots of a nova’s fading light
Scientists have, for the first time, examined a detailed “time lapse” X-ray image of the…
Smithsonian’s National Zoo Asks Public to Name Andean Bear Cub Brothers
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is inviting the public to name two rambunctious and charismatic 18-week-old…
Irritable bowel syndrome defined by symptoms, relieved through trust, patience
Irritable bowel syndrome racks up an impact on quality of life and health care spending:…
CTO Insights: Vulnerabilities for Sale
2014 showed that vulnerabilities could be found in all applications – both Heartbleed and Shellshock caught…
CTO Insights: Vulnerabilities for Sale
2014 showed that vulnerabilities could be found in all applications – both Heartbleed and Shellshock caught…
A second minor planet may possess Saturn-like rings: Features around Chiron may signal rings, jets, or a shell of dust
There are only five bodies in our solar system that are known to bear rings….
New colon cancer culprit found by vet researchers
Colon cancer is a heavily studied disease — and for good reason. It is one…