For any complex society to function properly, individuals must reliably recognize their friends and family…
Month: August 2015
The pressure is on: New technology to squeeze materials with a million times the pressure of Earth’s atmosphere
Researchers have developed technology to squeeze materials with a million times the pressure of Earth’s…
What gets said should be what’s heard; what gets heard should be what’s meant
Unique insights into end-of-shift handoffs have been provided in two new studies. Authors conclude that…
Eleven security flaws found in popular internet browsers
Researchers have developed a new cyber security analysis method that discovered 11 previously unknown Internet…
Heavy smokers, smokers who are obese gain more weight after quitting
For smokers, the number of cigarettes smoked per day and current body mass index are…
Surgeons refine procedure for life-threatening congenital heart defect
For children born with life-threating hypoplastic left heart syndrome, reconstructive surgeries can restore blood circulation….
Gestational diabetes: A diabetes predictor in fathers
Gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, affects between three and 20…
COPD patients with psychological conditions have higher rate of early hospital readmission
People with a psychological condition such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, or alcohol/drug abuse are more…
High participation in small church groups has its downside, research shows
Parishioners who participate in small groups within a religious congregation are generally more likely to…
Biochemist studies oilseed plants for biofuel, industrial development
A biochemist is studying Camelina sativa — a nonfood oilseed crop — to see how…