Vaccinations, long recognized as an excellent investment that saves lives and prevents illness, could have…
Month: February 2016
The future of gaming: Create your own character in just four minutes
Want to see the future of gaming? Look in the mirror.
Predicting who will develop multiple sclerosis
A team of investigators has launched a study of individuals at risk for multiple sclerosis…
Newer pain management strategies can lead to quicker, shorter recovery after total knee replacement
According to a new literature review , a team-based care approach (consisting of the patient,…
What’s nature worth? Study helps put a price on groundwater and other natural capital
Scientists have adapted traditional asset valuation approaches to measure the value of such natural capital…
Social hormone promotes cooperation in risky situations
A hormone implicated in monogamy and aggression in animals also promotes trust and cooperation in…
Cockroach inspires robot that squeezes through cracks
Ever wonder how roaches are able to get into anything, no matter how tight the…
Sleep deprivation linked to false confessions
Sleep-deprived people are much more likely to sign false confessions than rested individuals, according to…
Asian monsoon season weakens as the Indian Ocean warms
The variable nature of the summer monsoon season makes Southern Asia one of the most…
A new role for vitamin B6 in plants
Vitamin B6 is essential for all living organisms. Researchers have discovered an unexpected role for…