A study has found that shared reading (SR) can be a useful therapy for chronic…
Month: March 2017
Tree scars record 700 years of natural and cultural fire history in a northern forest
Distinguishing human from climatic influence on historical fire patterns is critical to forest management planning,…
Coaxing particles to form vortices using magnetic fields
Researchers have created tiny swirling vortices out of magnetic particles, providing insight into the behavior…
May smartphones help to maintain memory in patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease?
May SmartPhones help to maintain memory in patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease? A small trial…
Forest degradation in the tropics
Village communities in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and South America have not been…
Bee species with little known nesting-behavior observed to use plastic instead of leaves
Little is known about the nesting activities of some lineages of megachiline bees. Two scientists…
Researchers imitate molecular crowding in cells
Enzymes behave differently in a test tube compared with the molecular scrum of a living…
Humans have three times more brown body fat
Compared to white fat, brown body fat burns through energy at an extraordinary rate. However,…
Telephone-based collaborative care program eases anxiety
A telephone-delivered collaborative care program for treating panic and generalized anxiety disorders in primary care…
Adults with autism overcome childhood language challenges
Results of a small study of adults with autism has added to evidence that their…