Scientists have determined that one prominent long non-coding RNA may be a ‘red herring,’ with…
Month: April 2016
Report shows how to say goodbye to harmful algal blooms
Harmful algal blooms dangerous to human health and the Lake Erie ecosystem–such as the one…
New predictive tool for assessing breast cancer risk
Women were five times as likely to develop cancer if they had a higher percentage…
Safer stem cell-derived therapy for brain radiation recovery
While stem cells have shown promise for treating brain regions damaged by cancer radiation treatments,…
Light and sound waves used to control electron states
Physicists have combined light and sound to control electron states in an atom-like system, providing…
Six to 10 million years ago: Ice-free summers at the North Pole
A new window has been opened into the climate history of the Arctic Ocean. Using…
From IT to black holes: Nano-control of light pioneers new paths
A research team has achieved unparalleled levels of control over the angular momentum (AM) of…
First transistors made entirely of nanocrystal ‘inks’
Engineers have shown a new approach for making transistors and other electrical devices: sequentially depositing…
Quantum simulation 2.0: Atoms chat long distance
In an international first, a research team of experimental physicists has measured long-range magnetic interactions…
Canvassing conversations reduce transphobia
Researchers report that volunteer canvassers — both transgender and not — reduced voters’ prejudice against…