Researchers have invented a new way to probe the valence electrons of atoms deep inside…
Month: November 2016
Dementia on the downslide, especially among people with more education, study finds
In a hopeful sign for the health of the nation’s brains, the percentage of American…
Concrete jungle functions as carbon sink, researchers find
Cement manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industrial processes, but an international team of researchers…
Scientists tissue engineer human intestines and functioning nerves
Scientists report using human pluripotent stem cells to grow human intestinal tissues that have functioning…
X-rays capture unprecedented images of photosynthesis in action
An international team of scientists is providing new insight into the process by which plants…
New sensor system predicts heart failure events
A suite of sensors can predict heart failure events by detecting when a patient’s condition…
Sexism may be harmful to men’s mental health
Men who see themselves as playboys or as having power over women are more likely…
Ocean acidification study offers warnings for marine life, habitats
Acidification of the world’s oceans could drive a cascading loss of biodiversity in some marine…
The best way to cover your sneeze
It’s normal to sneeze: It’s the body’s natural reflex to an invader — whether pollen,…
Archaeological excavation unearths evidence of turkey domestication 1,500 years ago
The turkeys we’ll be sitting down to eat on Thursday have a history that goes…