A new device that can detect ultra-low concentrations of gases like nitrogen dioxide accurately and…
Month: June 2016
Marijuana-smokers harm gums; other physical effects slight
A study of nearly 1,000 New Zealanders from birth to age 38 has found marijuana…
New muscular dystrophy drug target identified
Muscle cells affected by muscular dystrophy contain high levels of an enzyme that impairs muscle…
Reported data on vaccines may not build public trust or adherence
The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a national vaccine safety reporting system that…
Wildfire on warming planet requires adaptive capacity at local, national, international scales
Industrialized nations that view wildfire as the enemy can learn from cultures that have lived…
Soft-bodied robots: Actuators inspired by muscle
To make robots more cooperative and have them perform tasks in close proximity to humans,…
Preparing students for college challenges reduces inequality
Incoming college students, especially students of color and first-generation college students, who anticipate challenges and…
Politics, not ignorance, may pollute support for pro-science solutions
Mentioning politics in a message about an environmental issue may turn people — even people…
Employers want college grads to have strong oral skills
Many college graduates are starting new careers. Regardless of their field or profession, employers say…
Studies examine use of newer blood test to help identify or rule-out heart attack
Two studies examine the usefulness of a high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I assay to help identify…