In our previous installments of the Leaking Beeps research series, we have discussed that both…
Month: December 2016
‘Dead or alive’ cat in physics top 10
The detection of ripples in space-time and the famous Schrödinger’s Cat paradox feature in a…
Earthquake faults are smarter than we usually think
Researchers now have an answer to a vexing age-old question: Why do earthquakes sometimes come…
Teen use of any illicit drug other than marijuana at new low, same true for alcohol
Teenagers’ use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco declined significantly in 2016 at rates that are…
Warming global temperatures may not affect carbon stored deep in northern peatlands
Deep stores of carbon in northern peatlands may be safe from rising temperatures, according to…
Immunotherapy drug gives non-small-cell lung cancer patients extra four months of life with fewer side effects compared to chemotherapy
Patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer survive four months longer with fewer side effects on…
Neonics are damaging bumblebees’ vibes, study shows
Bumblebees’ ability to produce the buzzing – or vibration – that enables them to pollinate…
Yoga can have social benefits for children in care, says a new study
A certain type of yoga could potentially help to improve the health and psychological wellbeing…
New epilepsy gene network identified by scientists
Scientists have discovered a gene network in the brain associated with epilepsy. The team believes…
Skillful rescue robot with remote-control function
A group of researchers has developed a prototype construction robot for disaster relief situations. This…