From melting glaciers to increasing wildfires, the consequences of climate change and strategies to mitigate…
Month: September 2015
Chimpanzee personality linked to anatomy of brain structures
Chimpanzees’ personality traits are linked to the anatomy of specific brain structures, according to researchers….
Wrangling proteins gone wild
A suite of computer programs designed to scan the misfolded proteins that are responsible for…
Earth-like planets around small stars likely have protective magnetic fields, aiding chance for life
Earth-like planets orbiting close to small stars probably have magnetic fields that protect them from…
A different type of 2D semiconductor
The first atomically thin 2D sheets of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites have been developed by researchers….
Low-cost blood test good predictor of increased bleeding risk in pediatric trauma patients
A team of researchers concludes that an admission hematocrit provides a reliable screening test for…
New methods for collecting forensic DNA to combat sexual violence in conflict
A new project aims to empower victims and support prosecutions in cases of sexual violence…
New research about shopping addiction
Addicted to shopping? A group of researchers has developed a new and unique method to…
Hopes of improved brain implants
Neurons thrive and grow in a new type of nanowire material developed by researchers. In…
Alternative therapies to prevent malaria in pregnancy
A new drug may be more effective at preventing malaria in pregnant woman, especially where…