Few entrepreneurs and investors can resist the temptation to follow the herd into a new,…
Month: September 2016
Open floor plans may lead to more eating
Dining environments can have serious consequences for eating behaviors, say investigators. The study findings may…
Deriving inspiration from the dragon tree
Could dragon trees serve as a source of inspiration for innovations in lightweight construction? A…
New material to revolutionize water proofing
A new spray-on material with a remarkable ability to repel water has been developed by…
Cover crop mixtures increase agroecosystem services, first-of-kind study suggests
Planting a multi-species mixture of cover crops — rather than a cover crop monoculture —…
New reptile species from 212 million years ago
An extinct reptile related to crocodiles that lived 212 million years ago in present day…
Borderline personality disorder: As scientific understanding increases, improved clinical management needed
Even as researchers gain new insights into the neurobiology of borderline personality disorder (BPD), there’s…
COPD exacerbations lead to lung function decline, particularly among those with mild COPD
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, are associated with significant long-term lung…
Rare and common genetic variants combine to cause skull-fusion disorder
Researchers have identified mutations responsible for a disorder that causes the premature fusion of the…
More underrepresented students obtain science degrees and pursue STEM, due to research mentoring
A new study indicates that undergraduates who participate in mentored research not only graduate more…