An exciting advance provides hope for developing novel potential method of treating pneumococcal diseases such…
Month: November 2015
Cheesy products: Some online-purchased cheeses are of low quality
Online shopping is booming. Scientists examined the microbiological safety, packaging and labeling of a variety…
Stored fat fights against the body’s attempts to lose weight
The fatter we are, the more our body appears to produce a protein that inhibits…
Storing solar energy underground for a cloudy day
A common criticism of a total transition to wind, water and solar power is that…
Republicans prefer politicians with deep voices
Masculine features are important assets for conservative politicians, while it is more important for their…
Mental health risk for new dads
Anxiety around the arrival of a new baby is just as common as postnatal depression,…
Lactate for brain energy
Nerve cells cover their high energy demand with glucose and lactate, scientists confirm. They show…
3D amplifies emotions evoked by facial expressions
New research findings have implications for emotion research, entertainment industry and 3D displays, say investigators….
‘Traditional authority’ linked to rates of deforestation in Africa
New analysis reveals a strong correlation between precolonial institutions in Africa and current levels of…
Final year individual bonuses are counter-productive
Rewarding teamwork or group efforts enhances business performance, say researchers. The work has found that…