New research, using a Bayesian inference model of audio and visual stimuli, has shown how…
Month: July 2016
Hot electrons detected at solid-liquid interfaces
A research team has confirmed the first observation of the hot electrons through the exothermic…
Graphene-infused packaging is a million times better at blocking moisture
Plastic packaging might seem impenetrable — and sometimes nearly impossible to remove — but water…
Greater privacy, security measures needed to protect patient info in mobile health tech
With over two-thirds of US adults owning a smartphone, and the rise in miniaturized sensors…
Technological and cultural innovations amongst early humans not sparked by climate change
Environmental records obtained from archaeological sites in South Africa’s southern Cape suggest climate may not…
Cinnamon may aid learning ability
Cinnamon is a delicious addition to toast, coffee and breakfast rolls. Eating the tasty household…
NASA’s Juno spacecraft sends first in-orbit view
The JunoCam camera aboard NASA’s Juno mission is operational and sending down data after the…
Metabolic syndrome linked to sexual dysfunction in older women
Postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome report lower sexual activity, desire, and sexual satisfaction, according to…
Newly discovered features of collagen may help shed light on disease processes
Scientists are reporting new, unexpected details about the fundamental structure of collagen, the most abundant…
Research highlights the legal issues of certifying emotional support animals
Service animals are recognized by the ADA as those whose training helps them serve a…