NASA scientists are reshaping the basic understanding of a type of wave in space known…
Month: March 2017
Discovery of a source of fast magnetic reconnection
The source of the acceleration of a common type of magnetic reconnection has now been…
Experimental small molecule shows potential in preventing meth relapse
The reason methamphetamine users find it so hard to quit — 88 percent of them…
Helping the retina regenerate
A new report gives recommendations for regenerating retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), crucial neurons in the…
Will grass become the new gasoline?
A new process that turns grass into biofuel has been developed by scientists. Although it…
Exploring ocean waters to characterize atmospheric aerosols
Aerosols are collections of fine particles, either biological or of other types, in suspension in…
New genetic links underlying progressively blinding eye disease identified
Three novel genomic loci — distinct stretches of genetic material on chromosomes — linked to…
These five tests better predict heart disease risk
Five simple medical tests together provide a broader and more accurate assessment of heart-disease risk…
Time delays in vending machines prompt healthier snack choices
Delaying access to tempting, high-calorie foods and snacks in vending machines potentially can shift people’s…
Climate seesaw at the end of the last glacial phase
A change in precipitation at one location may be caused by changes on the other…