Advances in magnet technology have enabled researchers to propose a new design for a practical…
Month: August 2015
Portable ultra-broadband lasers could be key to next-generation sensors
A custom-tailored, compact laser diode has been developed by integrating multiple wavelength emitters into a…
Carbon dioxide-spewing volcano drives reef from coral to algae
A dramatic shift from vibrant coral communities to carpets of algae has been documented by…
First gene that causes mitral valve prolapse identified
The first gene in which mutations cause the common form of mitral valve prolapse, a…
Depth-sensing camera gleans 3-D information in bright sunlight as well as darkness
Depth-sensing cameras, such as Microsoft’s Kinect controller for video games, have become widely used 3-D…
Altered brain development among former NFL players, study suggests
Former National Football League players who started playing tackle football before the age of 12…
New computational method predicts genes likely to be causal in disease
A new computational method improves the detection of genes that are likely to be causal…
Severe droughts could lead to widespread losses of butterflies by 2050
Widespread drought-sensitive butterfly population extinctions could occur in the UK as early as 2050 according…
Volcanic vents preview future ocean habitats
A world-first underwater study of fish in their natural environment has shown how predicted ocean…
Kids, teens win when mental health providers team with family doctors
Children and adolescents who receive integrated mental health and medical treatment are 66 percent more…