In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists have decoded the intricately woven genetic makeup of Upland cotton…
Month: April 2015
Happily ever after: Scientists arrange protein-nanoparticle marriage
Researchers have discovered a way to easily and effectively fasten proteins to nanoparticles — essentially…
Reducing global tobacco use
Although global efforts to cut tobacco use have had some success, more can be done…
Vampire squid discovery shows how little we know of the deep sea
Among soft-bodied cephalopods, vampire squid live life at a slower pace. At ocean depths from…
Construction of the LSST telescope begins in Chile
The first stone of the future LSST telescope was laid on 14 April 2015 by…
Video games in care homes: connecting older adults, or exposing age-related vulnerability?
Introducing video games as a means of bringing older adults in long-term care together may…
Strong currents promote release of Arctic greenhouse gas
Ocean and Earth Science researchers reveal how the interplay between ocean currents and marine microbiology…
Giant magnetic effects induced in hybrid materials
For a magnetic thin film deposited onto a transition metal oxide film, the magnetic properties…
Ways to avoid catching diseases from pets
Pets can pass diseases to humans, especially when a pet owner’s immune system is compromised….
Pancreatic cancer breakthrough: Scientists turn cancer cells into normal cells
Scientists have found a novel avenue for therapeutic intervention of the “silent cancer.” A new…