Scientists are studying the regenerative capacity of sea urchins in hopes that a deeper understanding…
Month: May 2016
Exploring gender perception via speech
Snap judgments of speakers’ femininity or masculinity are based on acoustic information from the speakers’…
New concept turns battery technology upside-down
A new approach to the design of a liquid battery, using a passive, gravity-fed arrangement…
Full-incision facelift superior to short-scar in neck region, study in multiples shows
Facelift patients who wish to avoid the dreaded ‘turkey wattle’ neckline years later should undergo…
Oldest well-documented Blanding’s Turtle recaptured at reserve at age 83
A female Blanding’s turtle believed to be at least 83 years old was captured at…
Common antibacterial triclosan found in most freshwater streams
Most U.S. homes are full of familiar household products with an ingredient that fights bacteria:…
Neuroscientists illuminate role of autism-linked gene
Neuroscientists have found that loss of the autism-linked Shank gene prevents brain synapses from maturing,…
Anemia negatively affects recovery from traumatic brain injuries
Approximately half of patients hospitalized with traumatic brain injuries are anemic, according to recent studies,…
Harnessing solar and wind energy in one device could power the ‘Internet of Things’
The ‘Internet of Things’ could make cities ‘smarter’ by connecting an extensive network of tiny…
Investigating how ‘chemo brain’ develops in cancer patients
During and after chemotherapy, many cancer patients describe feeling a mental fog, a condition that…