Staph bacteria colonize nasal passages through a newly discovered function for a primeval biochemical mechanism….
Month: November 2016
New dual atomic clock, and a new stability record
What could be better than a world-leading atomic clock? Two clocks in one. Physicists have…
Hydrogen in your pocket? New plastic for carrying and storing hydrogen
A research group has developed a hydrogen-carrying polymer, which can be molded as a tangible,…
Augmented reality advances learning especially in informal science education context
The aim of a new research project was to analyze learning using Augmented Reality (AR)…
How sand ‘holds its breath’
Researchers in Australia have made an important discovery about how sand ‘holds its breath’ —…
Light switch in autumn leaves
Before trees lose their leaves in the winter, they offer us a bright autumnal display…
First-ever capsule to treat hemophilia developed
In the near future, hemophiliacs could be able to treat their disease by simply swallowing…
New finding about a protein that enables our brains and muscles to talk
A huge colony of receptors must be optimally positioned and functioning on our muscle cells…
How kids’ brains respond to a late night up
Any parent can tell you about the consequences of their child not getting enough sleep….
Toxic ‘marine snow’ can sink quickly, persist at ocean depths
A specific neurotoxin can persist and accumulate in “marine snow” formed by the algae Pseudo-nitzschia,…