Ever since NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft flew by Pluto last year, evidence has been mounting…
Month: September 2016
Bizarre new species of extinct reptile shows dinosaurs copied body, skull shapes of distant relatives
Iconic dinosaur shapes were present for at least a hundred million years on our planet…
New views of intracellular channel that controls skeletal muscle
New details of the structure and function of an intracellular channel that controls the contraction…
With great power comes great laser science
Scientists have found a way to compress ultrashort laser pulses, increasing its peak power to…
Farming with forests
In the race to feed a growing population, it is important to consider sustainability. Researchers…
Cesarean section carries increased risk for postpartum venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Women are four times more likely to suffer a VTE after a cesarean-section compared to…
Researchers take a new step towards non-antibiotic bladder infection therapies
Cystitis is a common infection, particularly in women. Although usually treatable with antibiotics, patients can…
How a native plant ended up on reality TV, and why it’s at risk
In one of television’s more bizarre recent offerings, the History Channel show “Appalachian Outlaws” follows…
Floods severely affect children, young people
Research with flood-affected children reveals serious impacts on well-being but also a desire to take…
‘Sixth sense’ may be more than just a feeling
With the help of two young patients with a unique neurological disorder, scientists have discovered…