A molecule that interrupts biochemical signals essential for the survival of a certain type of…
Month: January 2016
Helmet-wearing increases risk-taking and sensation-seeking
Helmet-wearing could increase risk-taking, a new study suggests. The latest findings call into question the…
Flexible and transparent pressure sensor
Healthcare practitioners may one day be able to physically screen for breast cancer using pressure-sensitive…
In galaxy clustering, mass may not be the only thing that matters
An international team of researchers has shown that the relationship between galaxy clusters and their…
Sugar’s siren song deciphered
Sugar’s sweetness and calorie content combine to give it lethal power to destroy diets, many…
Highly efficient heavy metal ions filter
Researchers have developed a new water filtration system that is superior to existing systems in…
Global nitrogen footprint mapped for first time
The first-ever global nitrogen footprint, encompassing 188 countries, has found the United States, China, India…
In Gulf Of Mexico, microbes thrive above natural oil seeps
In the water above natural oil seeps in the Gulf of Mexico, where oil and…
What factors influence timing of start of dialysis?
A new study used electronic medical records from the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine…
Mailed nicotine patches with no behavioral support associated with cessation
Mailing free nicotine patches to smokers without providing behavioral support was associated with higher rates…