Imagine staying dry underwater for months. Engineers have examined a variety of surfaces that can…
Month: August 2015
Nicotine changes marijuana’s effect on the brain
How scientists study the effects of marijuana on the brain is changing. Until recently marijuana…
Women choose contraception based on relationships not just pregnancy desires
Women’s contraceptive choices are more often driven by current relationships and sexual activity than by…
As US border enforcement increases, Mexican migration patterns shift, new research shows
When enforcement increases along the US-Mexican border, fewer Mexican immigrants cross into the United States,…
Biophysics: Formation of swarms in nanosystems
One of the striking features of self-organization in biomolecular systems is the capacity of assemblies…
Code Speedup Strengthens Researchers’ Grasp of Neutrons
Scientists have simulated clusters of neutrons called “neutron drops” to understand their properties better. The…
Researcher looks through the noise to discover potential risks from jet fuel
Jet fuel, when combined with sustained noise, may cause brain-related injury and lead to multiple…
Amazon fire risk linked to devastating hurricanes
Researchers have uncovered a remarkably strong link between high wildfire risk in the Amazon basin…
Expression of a single gene lets scientists easily grow hepatitis C virus in the lab
In devising a method to readily grow hepatitis C in the laboratory, scientists might have…
Ocean holds the key to superior nutrition and sustainability
Although 97 percent of the earth’s surface water is made up of oceans, humans use…