Applying mild electrical stimulation to an area of the brain associated with cognitive control helps…
Month: July 2015
Spawning frequency regulates species population networks on coral reefs
Releasing larvae more often is beneficial for a species’ network, new research on tropical coral…
Cost of low-risk childbirth varies widely among hospitals
The cost of having a baby can vary by almost $10,000 in the United States,…
Surfer-shaped waves found in near-Earth space
The universe overflows with repeating patterns. From the smallest cells to the largest galaxies, scientists…
New psoriasis drug is more effective than current treatment
A phase II clinical trial shows that a new psoriasis drug called guselkumab has greater…
Countries have boundaries, but fish do not
Many species transcend political boundaries, so countries must work together on environmental management practices, marine…
Phthalates: ‘Safer’ replacements for harmful chemical in plastics may be as risky to human health
According to a new series of studies, two chemicals increasingly used during manufacturing to strengthen…
Long-term effects of type 2 diabetes on the brain, thinking
In just two years, people with type 2 diabetes experienced negative changes in their ability…
Why social workers aren’t discussing religion, spirituality with clients
Licensed clinical social workers, who account for the largest number of clinically trained helping professionals,…
Stratospheric accomplice for Santa Ana winds and California wildfires
Southern Californians and writers love to blame the hot, dry Santa Ana winds for tense,…