Between 2000 and 2001, California experienced the biggest electricity crisis in the US since World…
Month: June 2016
Stem cell transplant from young to old can heal stomach ulcers
Basic and translational research paves the way for breakthroughs that can ultimately change patient care….
Challenger disaster: How do hydrogen droplets behave when hydrogen-oxygen aerosol mixtures burn?
In the framework of research motivated by the Challenger disaster a team of researchers have…
700-year-old West African soil technique could help mitigate climate change
A 700-year-old fertile soil technique could mitigate climate change and revolutionize farming across Africa, say…
7-day doctors cut weekend emergency hospital visits by 18 percent, study finds
The UK government’s pilot of seven-day opening of doctor surgeries has significantly reduced weekend emergency…
Liquid crystals open new route to planar optical elements
Researchers have developed a technology to control the light wavefront reflected from a cholesteric liquid…
Color vision helps birds find good food and the right partner
New research shows that in almost any lighting conditions, color vision is crucial for chickens…
Survival of the fittest sperm: How new technology may help infertile couples
Of the millions of sperm that enter the vagina, only about 10 make it to…
Absent investments, 200 million children may not reach their potential, experts say
Thirty-one academic experts in children’s health argue that absent urgent action by international aid agencies,…
Why Ransomware Works: Tactics and Routines Beyond Encryption
How do companies regardless of size and industry prepare for ransomware attacks? A recent study…