The night vision of frogs and toads appears to be superior to that of all…
Month: February 2017
Study clarifies risky decision making during a heart attack
In a recent study to determine why some individuals who experience symptoms for acute coronary…
Ski helmets lessens severity of injuries, research finds
New research focused on helmet safety and injury prevention among young skiers and snowboarders. The…
Scientists reach back in time to discover some of the most power-packed galaxies
When the universe was young, a supermassive black hole heaved out a jet of particle-infused…
Newfound primate teeth take a big bite out of the evolutionary tree of life
Fossil hunters have found part of an ancient primate jawbone related to lemurs — the…
Matching up fruit flies, mushroom toxins and human health
Some fruit flies build up tolerance to the toxin alpha-amanitin; the genetic mechanisms behind this…
Mammography trends show improved cancer detection, more biopsies
The shift from film to digital technology appears to have improved cancer detection rates for…
Spontaneous ‘dust traps:’ Astronomers discover a missing link in planet formation
Planets are thought to form in the disks of dust and gas found around young…
Existence of a new quasiparticle demonstrated
How do molecules rotate in a solvent? Answering this question is a complicated task since…
Kids want parental help with online risk, but fear parental freak outs
In a study, teens rarely talked to their parents about potentially risky online experiences. Parents…