Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) technology could help improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of…
Month: December 2015
Eyewitness identification reforms not always supported by data
Motivated by hundreds of false convictions, many states and law enforcement agencies have reformed eyewitness…
Geometric study of brain cells could change strategies on Alzheimer’s
Applying mathematical models used for studying the galaxies or interactions between elementary particles, researchers have…
Detecting, identifying explosives with single test
A new test for detecting multiple explosives simultaneously has been developed by scientists. The proof-of-concept…
Latest proteome analysis helps reconstruct crimes
Forensic medicine has long employed molecular biology to link, for instance, tiny amounts of organic…
Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’
Some 61 million rural children left behind by parents moving to China’s booming urban centers…
New advances in cancer diagnosis
New technology could revolutionize how some cancers are diagnosed, suggests a new article. A high-tech…
Stereotypes around aging can negatively impact memory and hearing
A new study shows that when older adults feel negatively about aging, they may lack…
Air pollutions control policies effective in improving downwind air quality
Emissions controls on coal-fired power plants are making a difference in reducing exposure of mercury…
Pilot study reveals storm response of offshore lighthouses
The unseen responses of remote offshore lighthouse during severe storm conditions have been revealed in…