Research shows lightweight composite metal foams are effective at blocking X-rays, gamma rays and neutron…
Month: July 2015
Nanowires give ‘solar fuel cell’ efficiency a tenfold boost
Researchers have developed a very promising prototype of a new solar celll. The material gallium…
A fish too deep for science: New goby fish discovered
Scientists have described a new goby fish species that lives deeper than its closest relatives…
What are the causes and effects of increased gaming in adolescent girls and boys?
Technological innovations, multiple genres, online gaming and mobile apps have led gaming to become big…
Can cholesterol-lowering drugs help treat acute Ebola cases?
In the course of basic research in membrane biochemistry scientists have gained new insight into…
Moderate hormone suppression may be enough in thyroid cancer, 30-year study shows
Moderate suppression of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which drives thyroid cancer, may be as beneficial as more…
Analyzing the Pawn Storm Java Zero-Day – Old Techniques Reused
Java used to be a favored vulnerability target for cybercriminals. However, in recent years that…
Analyzing the Pawn Storm Java Zero-Day – Old Techniques Reused
Java used to be a favored vulnerability target for cybercriminals. However, in recent years that…
Volcanic popcorn is key to insulating wallpaper
A humble soil additive used by millions of amateur and professional gardeners alike is set…
Unique material created for the next generation solar cells
Researchers have developed material which offers much cheaper alternative to the one which is currently…