A new research study reveals some interesting findings about the economic impact of bed bugs…
Month: July 2015
How big is Pluto? New Horizons settles decades-long debate
NASA’s New Horizons mission has answered one of the most basic questions about Pluto —…
MRI studies point to brain connectivity changes in autism spectrum disorders
Studies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques are beginning to reveal differences in brain connectivity…
Visualizing RNA activity within brain tissues for efficient discovery of drugs
Scientists have successfully visualized RNA behavior and its response to drugs within the living tissue…
Law governing anomalous heat conduction revealed
How heat travels, matters. Yet, there is still no consensus on the exact physical mechanism…
Stem cells might heal damaged lungs
Collectively, such diseases of the airways as emphysema, bronchitis, asthma and cystic fibrosis are the…
Chicago’s Metra rail commuters are glued to tech, but Wi-Fi and outlets are scarce
A new study finds Chicago’s train stations lags in amenities that commuters demand, including a…
Laurel wilt disease likely to increase Florida avocado prices
Growers in Florida’s $100 million-a-year avocado industry could see a rise in the price of…
Family support more important than pre-school care in securing children’s wellbeing
The government needs to focus as much on supporting deprived and disadvantaged families as it…
Potential of blue LEDs as novel chemical-free food preservation technology
A team of scientists has found that blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) have strong antibacterial…