Physicists have revealed a new understanding of nucleosynthesis in stars, providing insight into the role…
Month: July 2015
Monitoring wildlife may shed light on spread of antibiotic resistance in humans
Researchers tested for resistance to 10 antibiotics among cattle and 18 wildlife species to explore…
Brain surgery saved Russian general who helped defeat Napoleon: Scientists ‘rewrite’ history books
After more than two-years of international investigation, scientists have concluded that Napoleon likely would have…
Compliance with guidelines for treating brain injuries doesn’t guarantee better outcomes
Two decades ago, the Brain Trauma Foundation published its first set of guidelines for treating…
World’s first white lasers demonstrated
Semiconductor lasers are capable of emitting over the full visible color spectrum, which is necessary…
Detecting small metallic contaminants in food via magnetization
Researchers have developed a practical metallic-contaminant detector using three high-Tc RF superconducting quantum interference devices…
When cars and wildlife collide: Virtual reality could prevent real-life road accidents
Using a novel simulation approach, researchers took a closer look at how an interactive system,…
Closing the gap on developing a vaccine for middle ear infections
Researchers have made a discovery with the potential to impact the treatment of middle ear…
Boxfish shell inspires new materials for body armor and flexible electronics
The boxfish’s unique armor draws its strength from hexagon-shaped scales and the connections between them,…
Use of left-ventricular assist devices on heart failure patients: Findings, treatment criteria released
Researchers are announcing results of a study on the effectiveness of left-ventricular assist devices (LVAD)…