Using an old 19th century apartment block in Oslo as a case study, researchers are…
Month: November 2015
Unexpected activity on the Moon
The lunar space environment is much more active than previously assumed. The solar wind is…
Folding your genes: New discovery sheds light on disease risk
New research has revealed how gaps between genes interact to influence the risk of acquiring…
Wearable equipment supports human motion where and when needed: Easier, faster, stronger, and more enjoyable
A new model of pneumatic muscle and an active type of assistive equipment incorporating this…
Not all Canadians feeling the heat of climate change
While Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Paris hammering out the details of the…
Threats against children during the separation process for women in abusive relationships
Mothers who separate from their abusive partners are four times more likely to report threats…
Aspirin targets key protein in neurodegenerative diseases
The active ingredient in aspirin blocks an enzyme that triggers cell death in several neurodegenerative…
DNA repair protein BRCA1 implicated in cognitive function and dementia
Researchers have shown for the first time that the protein BRCA1 is required for normal…
Tiny octopods catalyze bright ideas
Researchers demonstrate plasmonic nanoparticles can support catalysts without losing their beneficial optical properties. Such alloys…
Parental absence affects brain development in children
Researchers have found that children who have been left without direct parental care for extended…