Scientists have for the first time viewed how bacterial proteins self-assemble into thin sheets and…
Month: December 2015
Healthy theme park meals?
When meals at Disney World restaurants came with a fruit or vegetables instead of fries,…
New study indicates that metformin has the potential to prevent and treat preeclampsia
A commonly used drug for the treatment of diabetes, metformin, may have the potential to…
Living happily in a material world: Material purchases can bring happiness
Researchers have shown that material purchases, from sweaters to skateboards, provide more frequent happiness over…
Evergreens in Southwest U.S. at risk
In a broad analysis of climate change scenarios, researchers see a grim future for evergreen…
Neutrons offer guide to getting more out of solid-state lithium-ion batteries
A new study has revealed promising results that could drastically boost the performance of solid-state…
Methane emissions in Arctic cold season higher than expected
The amount of methane gas escaping from the ground during the long cold period in…
Economic opportunity may have a significant effect on health behaviors, risks
Evidence has been found that economic opportunity — the prospect that individuals may be able…
‘Pill mill’ crackdown linked to fewer painkiller overdose deaths in Florida
A crackdown on Florida’s ‘pill mills’ — clinics dispensing large quantities of prescription painkillers often…
Mothers-to-be, babies benefit from group prenatal care, study finds
Group prenatal care can substantially improve health outcomes for both mothers and their infants, a…