A continuing look at a Maya village in El Salvador frozen in time by a…
Month: November 2015
Study suggests potential connection between low blood sugar and cardiovascular problems
Studies have shown an association between strict control of blood sugar and increased mortality. They…
Standing and exercise linked to lower odds of obesity
While sedentary behavior (such as watching TV and commuting time) has been linked to negative…
Link between small mammals and evolution of hepatitis A virus to humans discovered
Researchers have found a link between the origin of hepatitis A virus (HAV) and small…
Researchers create transplantation model for 3-D printed constructs
Using sugar, silicone and a 3-D printer, a team of bioengineers have created an implant…
Blood stem cell self-renewal dependent on surroundings
Stem cells have two important capabilities: they can develop into a wide range of cell…
New research demands rethink on Darwin’s theory of ‘fecundity selection’
A key concept in Darwin’s theory of evolution which suggests nature favors larger females that…
Healthier indoor climate for heavy industry
A dust extraction unit that exploits the laws of nature has made the indoor climate…
‘Magic’ plant discovery could lead to growing food in space
A plant geneticist has discovered the gene in the ancient Australian native tobacco plant Nicotiana…
The complexity of modeling
In recent years, advances in materials synthesis techniques have enabled scientists to produce increasingly complex…