Scientists have developed light-powered molecular motors that repetitively bend and unbend, bringing us closer to…
Month: July 2016
Integrated trio of 2-D nanomaterials unlocks graphene electronics applications
A new article describes the development of the first useful device that exploits the potential…
How we explain things influences what we think is right
New research focuses on a fundamental human habit: When trying to explain something (why people…
Enjoying meals prepared at home: Short-cut to avoiding diabetes?
People who often consume meals prepared at home are less likely to suffer from type…
Energy-dense food consumption declines after Mexico’s tax
Purchases of taxed foods declined beyond pre-tax trends following Mexico’s 2014 tax on nonessential, energy-dense…
Potential phage therapy virus massively alters RNA metabolism during infection
Using metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses, a research group reveals that a bacteriophage that infects the…
Learning about the hummingbirds and the bees in floral diversity
The floral diversity and repeated shifts in pollination have inspired a series of scientists to…
Understanding forest fire history can help keep forests healthy
Researchers have studied tree rings throughout Oklahoma and Tennessee to determine the history of fires…
Elegant way of pinpointing how new drugs exert beneficial effects
A collaborative effort by cancer researchers and chemists has resulted in the identification of a…
Policymakers fall short on global agreement to reduce marketing unhealthy foods to kids
While small steps have been taken by the global food and beverage industry to reduce…