They may be in small towns. They may only have a couple of surgeons. But…
Month: May 2016
Plants display nature’s optofluidic machinery
If you place a houseplant next to a sunny window, you may notice the leaves…
Combining nanotextured surfaces with the Leidenfrost effect for extreme water repellency
Combining superhydrophobic surfaces with Leidenfrost levitation — picture a water droplet hovering over a hot…
Mom’s exposure to BPA during pregnancy can put her baby on course to obesity
Prenatal exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical used in plastic water bottles and…
HIV-infected patients more likely to lack cancer treatment
HIV-infected patients with cancer in the United States appear to be less likely to receive…
30 percent of female physicians report sexual harassment
In a survey of high-achieving physician-scientists, nearly a third of women reported experiencing sexual harassment….
Cooling, time in the dark preserve perovskite solar power
A new study has found both the cause and a solution for the pesky tendency…
Chronic fatigue patients more likely to suppress emotions
Chronic fatigue syndrome patients report they are more anxious and distressed than people who don’t…
Evolution of cellular power stations
Mitochondria are the power stations of human cells. They provide the energy needed for the…
How shift work affect cognitive functions
A new study shows that compared to non-shift workers, shift workers needed more time to…