Reports of bat deaths worldwide due to human causes largely unique to the 21st century…
Month: January 2016
Fast way of electron orbit simulation in complex magnetic fields
The design of advanced synchrotron radiation sources requires precise algorithms for the simulation of electron…
Gene therapy for rare bleeding disorder achieves proof-of-concept
Hematology researchers have used a single injection of gene therapy to correct a rare bleeding…
Flashing lights, music turn rats into problem gamblers
Adding flashing lights and music to gambling encourages risky decision-making — even if you’re a…
‘Squishy’ robot fingers aid deep sea exploration
Researchers have designed the first application of soft robotics for the non-destructive sampling of fauna…
Frequent use of post-acute care associated with higher hospital readmission rates
To ensure that they receive proper care after surgery, patients are frequently referred by hospitals…
High-performance material polyimide for the first time with angular shape
Using a new synthesis procedure, it is now possible to produce the extremely resistant material…
Assessing the impact of human-induced climate change
A new method is being applied to determine whether specific climate impacts can be traced…
Why your brain makes you slip up when anxious
Neuroscientists have identified the brain network system that causes us to stumble and stall just…
Microbial heat islands found in the desert
Deserts are often thought of as barren places where not much is afoot. But that…