Computer programmers have developed a new ‘cutting-plane’ algorithm, a general-purpose algorithm for solving optimization problems….
Month: October 2015
Signs of faster aging process identified through gene research
New research has shed light on the molecular changes that occur in our bodies as…
Light exposure linked to weight gain in children
A world-first study has revealed pre-schoolers exposed to more light earlier in day tend to…
Focus on treatment decisions: Doctor, patient should decide together
Two new articles investigate the following questions: Do patients benefit from shared decision making? Is…
Field to fork, potato harvest reduced by half
On the way from field to fork, more than half of the potato harvest is…
Steaming out some of luminol’s wrinkles
A potential rival to the storied forensics tool luminol has emerged. Researchers show that using…
Depression too often reduced to a checklist of symptoms
How can you tell if someone is depressed? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental…
Molecular mechanism behind early flowering identified
Plants adapt their flowering time to the temperature. But what exactly triggers their flowering at…
New modular partial wrist implant may help more people with painful wrist arthritis
Studies are underway to determine if a new modular partial wrist replacement will allow for…
Drilling the world’s hottest geothermal well
There is an infinite amount of energy lying right beneath our feet. It is a…