There may not yet be a cure for insomnia, but researchers are a step closer…
Month: March 2015
Silk could be new ‘green’ material for next-generation batteries
Lithium-ion batteries have enabled many of today’s electronics, from portable gadgets to electric cars. But…
Swine flu outbreak in India raises concern: New strain of H1N1 may carry dangerous mutations
Since December, an outbreak of swine flu in India has killed more than 1,200 people,…
Even injured kidneys can be used for transplants, study shows
Kidneys from deceased donors that have acute injuries are frequently discarded instead of being used…
News coverage of Fukushima disaster minimized health risks to general population
A new analysis finds that U.S. news media coverage of the Fukushima disaster largely minimized…
Drug restores brain function and memory in early Alzheimer’s disease
An existing epilepsy drug reverses a condition in elderly patients who are at high risk…
The corrugated galaxy: Milky Way may be much larger than previously estimated
The Milky Way galaxy is at least 50 percent larger than is commonly estimated, according…
For 80 Years, Ancient Gold Treasure Rested Undisturbed
A collection of ancient Greek and Roman coins includes an incredibly rare aureus of the…
Face-to-face bullying worse than cyber-attacks, students say
Face-to-face bullying is more cruel and harsh than online attacks, a survey of school students…
Telemedicine enrolls patients remotely into acute stroke trial
For the first time in the world, researchers were able to enroll patients at other…