Researchers have built a nano-engine that could form the basis for future applications in nano-robotics,…
Month: May 2016
Earth may be home to one trillion species
Earth could contain nearly 1 trillion species, with only one-thousandth of 1 percent now identified,…
Hydropeaking of river water levels is disrupting insect survival, river ecosystems
A group of researchers concluded that ‘hydropeaking’ of water flows on many rivers in the…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy may help reduce memory problems in cancer survivors who have received chemotherapy
A new analysis indicates that a type of psychotherapy delivered by videoconference may help prevent…
Method stabilizes, enhances phosphorene
A research team used organic chemistry to covalently react a single-molecule-thick layer onto phosphorene to…
Psychiatric symptoms impact mental health court engagement
People living with mental illness are overrepresented in the criminal justice system. Interventions to help…
Maryland climate and health report identifies state’s vulnerabilities to climate change
A new report details the impacts of climate change on the health of Marylanders now…
Ocean acidification may be impacting coral reefs in the Florida keys
Researchers found that the limestone that forms the foundation of coral reefs along the Florida…
Study underscores need for health interventions for single parent households in urban subsidized housing programs
Single parents who participate in a housing support program in an urban setting with high…
Although boiling, water does shape Martian terrain
At present, liquid water on Mars only exists in small quantities as a boiling liquid,…