A molecule found in car engine exhaust fumes that is thought to have contributed to…
Month: March 2017
Humans, smartphones may fail frequently to detect face morph photos
Both humans and smartphones show a degree of error in distinguishing face morph photos from…
Too much structured knowledge hurts creativity, shows study
Structure organizes human activities and help us understand the world with less effort, but it…
Optical tool monitors brain’s circulatory response to pain
A new report demonstrates that an optical imaging tool used to monitor regional blood flow…
‘Spectacular-looking’ endangered frog species discovered in Ecuador’s cloud forests
It’s not every day someone gets to say, ‘I’ve discovered a new species.’ It’s a…
Brain ‘rewires’ itself to enhance other senses in blind people
The brains of those who are born blind make new connections in the absence of…
Scientists evade the Heisenberg uncertainty principle
Researchers report the discovery of a new technique that could drastically improve the sensitivity of…
Silence is golden: Suppressing host response to Ebola virus may help to control infection
The Ebola virus causes a severe, often fatal illness when it infects the human body….
Lack of staffing, funds prevent marine protected areas from realizing full potential
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an increasingly popular strategy for protecting marine biodiversity, but a…
Use of mobile app reduces number of in-person follow-up visits after surgery
Patients who underwent ambulatory breast reconstruction and used a mobile app for follow-up care had…