Hospital readmissions, a $17 billion annual problem, are higher in rural, remote or smaller communities…
Month: August 2016
Underreporting of Zika is rife; researchers project epidemic’s spread in certain countries
A new study reveals a large disparity between the number of reported and projected Zika…
Space scientists observe Io’s atmospheric collapse during eclipse
Astronomers have documented atmospheric changes on Io, Jupiter’s volcanically active satellite, as the giant planet…
Giant forest fires exterminate spotted owls, long-term study finds
Could periodic forest thinning and prescribed burns intended to prevent dangerous “megafires” help conserve owls…
Combat exposure may jeopardize the behavioral health of women in the military
In a recent study, combat exposure among Army enlisted women was associated with an increased…
What can a sea-lion teach us about musicality?
Ronan the sea lion can keep the beat better than any other animal; a new…
Depression screening tools not accurate for children and adolescents
There is insufficient evidence to show that any of the short questionnaires used by physicians…
Managing uncertainty: How soil carbon feedbacks could affect climate change
A new article makes the case that developing meaningful climate projections depends upon a better…
Rat whiskers shed light on how neurons communicate touch
Mathematical and mechanical modeling shows that whisker sensory neurons fundamentally encode mechanical information.
Millennials less sexually active than Gen-X peers
Since time immemorial, older generations have fretted over the sexual habits of young people. In…