It has become possible to control one of the most important chemical processes: switching oxygen…
Month: March 2017
Ice age thermostat prevented extreme climate cooling
During the ice ages, an unidentified regulatory mechanism prevented atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations from falling…
Leisure-time physical activity is related to cartilage health and quality health in knee osteoarthritis
Higher leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) level promotes cartilage health in postmenopausal women with mild knee…
Breathtaking gene discovery in Dalmatian dogs
A novel gene associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in dogs has been uncovered…
VTT has developed stand-up pouches from renewable raw materials, nanocellulose
Lightweight 100% bio-based stand-up pouches have been developed with high technical performance. High performance in…
Animal poisoners in native forests
The common oribatid mite species Oribatula tibialis is an extremely clever poisoner, as an interdisciplinary…
New nano-implant could one day help restore sight
A team of engineers has developed the nanotechnology and wireless electronics for a new type…
Nearly all shoulder replacement patients under age 55 return to sports
A new study found that 96.4 percent of recreational athletes, age 55 and younger, who…
High rate of return to running following arthroscopic hip surgery
Ninety-six percent of patients who were recreational or competitive runners prior to developing hip bone…
Nearly half of today’s high school athletes specialize in one sport
Youth single sport specialization — training and playing just one sport, often year round and…