Researchers have demonstrated that it is possible to induce plasmonic lasers to emit a narrow…
Month: July 2016
Agroforestry helps farmers branch out
Researchers have looked into the practice of alley cropping, planting long-term tree crops alongside short-term…
Radiocarbon dating suggests joint cartilage can’t renew
Using radiocarbon dating as a forensic tool, researchers have found that human cartilage rarely renews…
Lessons of lager: Yeast origin becomes a complex tale
The story of hybridization that produced the lager yeast is far more complex and potentially…
Not blowing smoke: Research finds medical marijuana lowers prescription drug use
Medical marijuana is having a positive impact on the bottom line of Medicare’s prescription drug…
Ancient Brazilians occupied the same homes for centuries
Ancient inhabitants of the southern Brazilian highlands were no strangers to the types of home…
Blood test to detect DNA fragments shed from colon cancers accurately predicts disease recurrence
Scientists report they have used a genetic test that spots bits of cancer-related DNA circulating…
ACA’s tobacco surcharges reduce smokers’ insurance take-up, study finds
A new study reveals an unexpected consequence of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) tobacco surcharges:…
Astronomers find evidence of water clouds in first spectrum of coldest brown dwarf
Since its detection in 2014, the brown dwarf known as WISE 0855 has fascinated astronomers….
Small molecule keeps new adult neurons from straying, may be tied to schizophrenia
The microRNA miR-19 helps budding adult brain cells stay on track, new research indicates. The…