‘Zero-energy’ buildings — which generate as much power as they consume — are now much…
Month: April 2016
Harsh out of necessity
Multiple sclerosis patients must not only address their unpleasant symptoms, they are also subject to…
‘Tropical’ parasitic disease emerges in Canadian Arctic
An outbreak of an intestinal parasite common in the tropics, known as Cryptosporidium, has been…
Are we alone? Setting some limits to our planet’s uniqueness
Are humans unique and alone in the vast universe? This question — summed up in…
Gut bacteria may predict risk of life-threatening infections following chemotherapy
The bacteria in people’s gut may predict their risk of life-threatening blood infections following high-dose…
Sea-level rise summit coincides with flooding risks in south Florida due to the moon, high tides and inclement weather
Just as parts of South Florida are bracing for potential risks of flooding in low-lying…
Breakthrough in the treatment of inherited genetic disease
A significant breakthrough has been made in the treatment of an inherited genetic disorder which…
Excessive empathy can impair understanding of others
People who empathize easily with others do not necessarily understand them well. To the contrary:…
Possible substitute for antibiotics to treat dangerous infections
Infections continue to threaten human health. With remarkable genetic flexibility, pathogenic organisms outsmart available therapies….
Possible extragalactic source of high-energy neutrinos
Nearly 10 billion years ago in a galaxy known as PKS B1424-418, a dramatic explosion…