Researchershave developed a simplified approach to fabricating flat, ultrathin optics. The new approach enables simple…
Month: January 2016
New record in nanoelectronics at ultralow temperatures
The first ever measurement of the temperature of electrons in a nanoelectronic device a few…
Test rapidly, accurately profiles genetics and treatment of brain tumors
Brain tumors can be rapidly and accurately profiled with a next-generation, gene-sequencing test recently developed….
Earthworms could be a threat to biodiversity
The humble earthworm may be a threat to plant diversity in natural ecosystems, says a…
Spending more on food is associated with a healthier diet, weight
According to an epidemiological study, increasing the money you spend on food is linked to…
Neural network built using plastic memristors
A group of scientists has created a neural network based on polymeric memristors — devices…
New tool to determine the risk of prostate cancer death
A new prognostic biomarker has been identified by researchers: the neuropeptide pro-NPY, which may help…
Child abuse exposure, suicidal ideation in Canadian military, general population
Military personnel in Canada were more likely to have had exposure to child abuse than…
High drug price trend has ‘infected’ generics, experts say
Pharmaceutical companies use several strategies to keep affordable generic drugs from the market, illustrating an…
Study identifies new class of anticancer compounds for possible targeted therapy in blood cancers
A new class of small-molecule compounds has been discovered that researchers say are good candidates…