Researchers have obtained the record-breaking efficiency of 22.1 percent efficiency on nanostructured silicon solar cells….
Month: May 2015
Cooling children after cardiac arrest provides no significant benefit
A recent clinical trial shows that “therapeutic hypothermia” is no more effective than maintaining normal…
Concussion in former NFL players related to brain changes later in life
In the first study of its kind, former National Football League (NFL) players who lost…
Climate change altering frequency, intensity of hurricanes
Climate change may be the driving force behind fewer, yet more powerful hurricanes and tropical…
Extreme sports to hairstyles: Brain study explains risk-taking, fads
The hottest hairstyle, the latest extreme sport, the newest viral stunt — trends happen for…
Many people in emergency department for chest pain don’t need admitted
Chest pain sends 7 million Americans to the ED each year. About half are admitted…
Computing at the speed of light with ultracompact beamsplitter
Engineers have developed an ultracompact beamsplitter — the smallest on record — for dividing light…
Certain risk factors can predict the risk for COPD exacerbations in patients using inhaled medications
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), being female, and certain scores on the St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire…
Air pollution and impaired lung function prove independent risk factors for cognitive decline
Studies have shown that both air pollution and impaired lung function can cause cognitive deficits,…
Adding genetic information changes risk profile of smokers and results in greater adherence to CT lung screening
Researchers have found that adding genetic information to a former or current smoker’s clinical risk…