Researchers show that magnetic nanoparticles encased in oily liquid shells can bind together in water,…
Month: August 2015
River buries permafrost carbon at sea
As temperatures rise, some of the organic carbon stored in Arctic permafrost meets an unexpected…
Molecular trick alters rules of attraction for non-magnetic metals
Scientists have demonstrated for the first time how to generate magnetism in metals that aren’t…
Source of liver stem cells identified
Scientists have identified stem cells in the liver that give rise to functional liver cells….
How stress can tweak the brain to sabotage self-control
A challenging morning meeting or an interaction with an upset client at work may affect…
Endoscopes still contaminated after cleaning, study shows
Potentially harmful bacteria can survive on endoscopes used to examine the interior of the digestive…
Cancer treatment models get real
A custom flow perfusion bioreactor has been used by researchers to show the value of…
Online tool enables public to track ‘tip-of-the tongue’ states, speech errors
Researchers have produced a web-based tool allowing everyday people to engage in ‘citizen science’ by…
Long-term followup of type of bariatric surgery finds regain of weight, decrease in diabetes remission
While undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy induced weight loss and improvements in obesity-related disorders, long-term followup…
Gastric bypass surgery lowers women’s alcohol tolerance
Women who have gastric bypass surgery to lose weight should keep a close eye on…