A genetic test that can prevent the entry of ‘killer’ bees into Australia and their…
Month: April 2015
Phytoplankton, reducing greenhouse gases or amplifying Arctic warming?
Scientists have presented the geophysical impact of phytoplankton that triggers positive feedback in the Arctic…
Traffic emissions may pollute one in three Canadian homes
Air pollution could be spreading up to three times farther than thought, contributing to varying…
Trial shows benefit of ‘BRCA-targeting’ drug in prostate cancer
Men with prostate cancer benefit from treatment with the pioneering drug olaparib — the first…
Cannabis consumers show greater susceptibility to false memories
Consumers of cannabis are more prone to experiencing false memories. One of the known consequences…
Technology could let women skip annual mammograms
Developing technology is on track to predict if and when breast cancer will appear. “We’re…
One in three young adults with autism disconnected from work and school
Scientists have delved into critical questions about life outcomes beyond clinical interventions for young people…
New study unravels why common blood pressure medicine can fail
Every year, more than 120 million prescriptions are written worldwide for thiazide drugs, a group…
Connecting three atomic layers puts semiconducting science on its edge
A new semiconducting material that is only three atomic layers thick exhibits electronic properties beyond…
How to approach your boss about a treadmill desk
People walking on treadmill desks perform cognitive tasks nearly as well as those at sitting…