Hot molecules are found in extreme environments such as the edges of fusion reactors. For…
Month: May 2016
Gentle strength for robots
A soft actuator using electrically controllable membranes could pave the way for machines that are…
No junk-food diet: Even in cities, bees find flowers and avoid processed sugars
Bees in urban areas stick to a flower-nectar diet, steering clear of processed sugars found…
Dynamic DNA polymers can be reversed using biocompatible techniques
DNA-based straight and branched polymers or nanomaterials that can be created and dissolved using biocompatible…
Adding microbial xylanase to diets containing rice bran increases energy value for pigs
New research is finding ways to make rice bran, an abundant co-product of the production…
Surprising mechanism of acid reflux damage identified by researchers
The ‘acid’ in ‘acid reflux’ may not be the direct cause of damage to the…
Study advances understanding of colon cancer, colitis
The transcription factor hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha (HNF4-alpha) plays a key role in colon cancer…
Squeezing out mountains, mathematically, on Jupiter’s moon Io
The odd-looking mountains on Jupiter’s innermost moon, Io, are made by a tectonic process unique…
Many physicians make lack a firm understanding of the costs of medical tests, procedures
Physicians are increasingly being asked to help contain costs and reduce the use of low-value…
Higher potato consumption associated with increased risk of high blood pressure
Higher intakes of boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes, and French fries is associated with an…