The glittering tapestry of young stars flaring to life in this new NASA/ESA Hubble Space…
Month: April 2015
How experience may lead to misperception
Distance, volume, brightness or duration — when judging magnitudes, we make systematic errors. A new…
Curry: Curcumin offers potential therapy for cancers caused by HPV
Curcumin, an antioxidant found in the curry spice turmeric, has been found to slow or…
Scientists create the sensation of invisibility
The power of invisibility has long fascinated man and inspired the works of many great…
High mountains warming faster than expected
High elevation environments around the world may be warming much faster than previously thought, according…
Ultra-sensitive sensor detects individual electrons
Scientists have created an electronic device so accurate that it can detect the charge of…
Iridescent animals shine to startle predators
Animals which appear to shimmer and shine may have evolved these qualities as a way…
Scientists use nanoscale building blocks and dna ‘glue’ to shape 3-D superlattices
Taking child’s play with building blocks to a whole new level-the nanometer scale-scientists have constructed…
Epigenetic Marks Lay Foundations for a Child’s Future Abilities
Epigenetic marks on our DNA account for how all cells in the body have the…
More Americans at risk from strong earthquakes, says new report
More than 143 million Americans living in the 48 contiguous states are exposed to potentially…