Scientists have developed the first liquid nanoscale laser. And it’s tunable in real time, meaning…
Month: April 2015
Team develops faster, higher quality 3-D camera
Inspired by the Microsoft Kinect and the human eye, scientists have developed an inexpensive 3-D…
Combined brachytherapy techniques should be ‘benchmark’ for cervical cancer treatment
The first large international study to investigate the late side-effects of a combination of two…
Diabetes drug found in freshwater is a potential cause of intersex fish
A medication commonly taken for Type II diabetes, which is being found in freshwater systems…
World’s first genetic modification of human embryos reported: Experts consider ethics
Chinese scientists say they’ve genetically modified human embryos for the very first time. The team…
Discovery may open door for treating fragile X carriers
Fragile X syndrome, an inherited cause of autism and intellectual disability, can have consequences even…
Generating broadband terahertz radiation from a microplasma in air
Researchers have shown that a laser-generated microplasma in air can be used as a source…
We think better on our feet, literally
A new study finds students with standing desks are more attentive than their seated counterparts….
Significant increase in major depression reported during recent recession
The recent Great Recession was accompanied by a significant and sustained increase in major depression…
Picture this: Graphene brings 3-D holograms clearer and closer
From mobile phones and computers to television, cinema and wearable devices, the display of full-color,…