Homeless youth with pets are less likely to engage in potentially harmful behavior, more likely…
Month: March 2016
The legacy of mercury in Lake Superior
Old mercury may have new import. Researchers examined dozens of core samples and found more…
Out for blood: Fluid dynamics explain how quickly a vampire could drain your blood
Throughout human history there have been tales of vampires — bloodsucking creatures of folklore that…
Astronomers found a star with a record variation period
Astronomers who created a global network of robotelescopes MASTER detected that a bright star TYC…
New gene identified as cause, early indicator of breast cancer
When mutated, a gene known for its ability to repair DNA, appears to instead cause…
Nano plates as catalysts for solar fuels
Solar fuels, clean fuels from sunlight, water and CO2, form an attractive way for storing…
Maths could help search and rescue ships sail more safely in heavy seas
A unique new computer model built on highly complex mathematics could make it possible to…
Chemists develop an ultra-sensitive test for cancers, HIV
Catching a disease in its earliest stages can lead to more effective therapies. Chemists have…
Mercury rising? Potential mercury methylation in two California rivers
Gold mining in California in the 19th century was a boon for the state’s economy…
Women with impaired stress hormone before pregnancy have lower-birthweight babies
Before women even become pregnant, some may have a biological profile that predicts a lower…