Scientists have developed a way to use optical microscopy to map thin-film solar cells in…
Month: November 2016
Organized prescription drug collection programs may have minimal impact on reducing availability of controlled medications
More than 3.8 billion controlled medications, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, Valium and Adderall, are dispensed…
Exploring gigantic volcanic eruptions that caused worldwide mass extinctions
A new article confirms a major feature in the formation of large igneous provinces —…
Microbes in your gut influence age-related macular degeneration
Bacteria in your intestines may play an important role in determining if you will develop…
Rheumatoid arthritis drugs: Direct switch has a beneficial effect
For the first time, a multicentre study has compared the action of two rheumatoid arthritis…
NASA space telescopes pinpoint elusive brown dwarf
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, NASA’s Spitzer and Swift space telescopes joined forces to observe a…
Depression rates growing among adolescents, particularly girls
The rate of adolescents reporting a recent bout of clinical depression grew by 37 percent…
Researchers solve mystery of historic 1952 London fog and current Chinese haze
In 1952 a killer fog covered London for five days, causing breathing problems and killing…
New drug beats standard therapy in advanced kidney cancer
An experimental kidney cancer drug outperformed the standard first-line therapy for patients with metastatic disease…
Buying experiences makes you more grateful, generous
On Thanksgiving, many of us take a moment to reflect on what we’re grateful for…