Early math knowledge is as important as early literacy for children’s subsequent achievement. In fact,…
Month: November 2016
Poisonous amphibian defenses are linked to higher extinction risk
Amphibians which have a toxic defense against predators — such as the iconic poison dart…
Largest study of its kind finds rare genetic variations linked to schizophrenia
Genetic variations that increase schizophrenia risk are rare, making it difficult to study their role….
New grasses neutralize toxic pollution from bombs, explosives, and munitions
Engineers have developed the first transgenic grass species that can take up and destroy RDX…
New clues in fight against leukemia, other B cell cancers
Biochemical “cross talk” in an important pathway can be altered so that immune system cells…
Supersonic spray yields new nanomaterial for bendable, wearable electronics
An ultrathin film of fused silver nanowires that is both transparent and highly conductive to…
Researchers find potential therapy for brain swelling during concussion
A team of biomedical engineering researchers has identified a cause of fluid swelling of the…
Alarming disparities in health outcomes could be prevented by breastfeeding
Lack of paid leave and outdated maternity care are barriers to breastfeeding that disproportionately impact…
Study sheds light on parasite that causes river blindness
The parasite that causes river blindness infects about 37 million people in parts of Africa…
Mars ice deposit holds as much water as Lake Superior
Frozen beneath a region of cracked and pitted plains on Mars lies about as much…