Scientists have identified the origin of key stardust grains present in the dust cloud from…
Month: January 2017
Discovery of new fossil from half billion years ago sheds light on life on Earth
A new species of fossil has been discovered that will shed light on early animal…
High-altitude living decreases the risk of heart disease
This new research is the first to to link living at high altitudes and the…
Epigenetic diversity in childhood cancer
Tumors of the elderly carry many DNA mutations that can influence disease course. In contrast,…
World Heritage sites getting hammered by human activities
A new study warns that more than 100 natural World Heritage sites are being severely…
Study tallies extra calories Americans consume in their coffee, tea
More than 160 million people in the US drink coffee or tea on a regular…
Smoke-free policy cuts nicotine detected in Philadelphia public housing in half
The largest public housing authority to implement comprehensive smoke-free policies, the Philadelphia Housing Authority, is…
Pop! goes the hearing, balloon study suggests
A common birthday party favor can blow up into a problem for children — but…
Cell-tracking agents get a boost
An improved compound of bismuth and carbon nanotubes could enhance the ability to track stem…
Protein in womb plays lifelong role in bone health, study of mice shows
Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, is a genetic disorder that causes bones…