A new study on how ocean currents transport floating marine debris is helping to explain…
Month: February 2017
Gluten-free diet may increase risk of arsenic, mercury exposure
People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for increased exposure to arsenic…
Team makes planet hunting a group effort, finds more than 100 candidates
An international team of astronomers released the largest-ever compilation of exoplanet-detecting observations made using a…
Eco-friendly concrete created
In the future, wide-ranging composite materials are expected to be stronger, lighter, cheaper and greener…
Feeding wild dolphins can hurt them, new study says
Wild dolphins are more likely to be injured if humans feed them — even through…
Bridging the gap between the mechanics of blast traumatic brian injuries and cell damage
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a largely silent epidemic that affects roughly two million people…
Special properties of hagfish’s defense ‘slime’
Hagfish are marine fish shaped like eels, famous for releasing large quantities of “slime” that…
Non-invasive test offers quick skin cancer diagnosis
A non-invasive imaging technique has been developed that accurately detects skin cancer without surgical biopsy….
Use of multiple brain-affecting drugs is rising among seniors, despite risks, research finds
The number of older Americans who take three or more medicines that affect their brains…
Old into new: Geneticists track the evolution of parenting
Researchers have confirmed that becoming a parent brings about more than just the obvious offspring—it…