In a state known for its dramatic weather and climate, Colorado’s history of extreme precipitation…
Month: May 2015
Defects can ‘Hulk-up’ materials
A new study has shown that just as exposure to gamma radiation transforms Bruce Banner…
Regrets? Opting out of clinical trials may prompt more than a few
Women who choose not to participate in a clinical trial may be significantly more likely…
DNA bank holds saliva samples of people who stutter
Scientists want people who stutter to give a spit — five milliliters to be precise…
Energy harvesting? Measuring thermoelectric behavior by ‘tinkertoy’ materials
Researchers have made the first measurements of thermoelectric behavior by a nanoporous metal-organic framework (MOF),…
Scientists tackle mystery of thunderstorms that strike at night
From June 1 through July 15, researchers from across North America will fan out each…
Biomarker may boost ovarian cancer chemotherapy response
A molecule that helps control gene expression may play a role in controlling chemotherapy resistance…
Robotic sonar system inspired by bats
Engineers have taken the first steps toward building a novel dynamic sonar system inspired by…
Injected immune cells safe in multiple myeloma patients, pilot study finds
In a report on what is believed to be the first small clinical trial of…
Scientists reveal potential new drug target for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
A novel drug target for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has been identified, which focuses…