Researchers studying banded mongooses in Uganda have discovered that these small mammals are able to…
Month: June 2015
Movement in ADHD may help children think, perform better in school
The constant movement of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be distracting — but the…
Exploring the deep-time roots of plant diversity
The origin of vascular plants, more than 400 million years ago, changed the surface of…
Swift intervention doubles survival rate from cardiac arrest
Researchers have found that early cardiopulmonary resuscitation more than doubles the chance of survival for…
One nanocrystal, many faces
A promising catalyst seemed erratic in reducing the toxins released by burning gasoline and other…
Nuts, peanuts, but not peanut butter, may protect against death from cancer, heart disease, respiratory disease, and other major causes
A study confirms a link between peanut and nut intake and lower mortality rates, but…
Which artificial pancreas system is the best for children with type 1 diabetes?
A research team undertook the first pediatric outpatient study to compare three alternative treatments for…
New tool better protects beachgoers from harmful bacteria levels
A new, timelier method to identify harmful bacteria levels on recreational beaches has been developed…
Keeping mind, body active may not protect against underlying signs of Alzheimer’s
While participating in physical activities such as bike riding, dancing, walking and gardening and mentally…
First functional, synthetic immune organ with controllable antibodies
Engineers have created a functional, synthetic immune organ that produces antibodies and can be controlled…