Eddo Stern straddles the world of fine art and game design to ask fundamental questions…
Month: February 2016
Study shows North Atlantic Ocean CO2 storage doubled over last decade
A new study shows that the North Atlantic absorbed 50 percent more human-made carbon dioxide…
What goes wrong in the brain when someone can’t spell
By studying stroke victims who have lost the ability to spell, researchers have pinpointed the…
Four new algae species discovered in Hawaii’s deep waters
Scientists have announced the discovery of four new species of deep-water algae in Hawaii’s Papahanaumokuakea…
Clip-on device offers protection against mosquitoes that transmit Zika
A new repellent device could be an effective tool for preventing bites from the Aedes…
Drug prevents key age-related brain change in rats
New findings shed light on the mechanisms of cognitive decline and identify potential strategies to…
Novel nanoparticle made of common mineral may help keep tumor growth at bay
Engineers have found a way to keep a cancerous tumor from growing by using nanoparticles…
Building a foundation for computer science for all
Computer science has become a new basic skill, essential in order to excel in an…
Gray treefrogs provide clues to climate change
Evidence indicates that 2015 was the hottest year on record. Increasing temperatures and climate variability…
New drug target for Rett syndrome
A faulty signaling pathway has been identified that, when corrected, in mice ameliorates the symptoms…