New two-dimensional quantum materials have been created with breakthrough electrical and magnetic attributes that could…
Month: April 2017
Vital role for mitochondrial calcium exchange in heart function
Scientists have long thought that calcium transport into mitochondria is a key signal linking cardiac…
Genes need to be screened for stem cell transplants
As stem cell lines grow in a lab dish, they often acquire mutations in the…
Global warming accounts for tripling of extreme West African Sahel storms
Global warming is responsible for a tripling in the frequency of extreme West African Sahel…
Hard rocks from Himalaya raise flood risk for millions
Scientists have shown how earthquakes and storms in the Himalaya can increase the impact of…
Scientists propose mechanism to describe solar eruptions of all sizes
From long jets to massive explosions of solar material and energy, eruptions on the sun…
Food photos help Instagram users with healthy eating
People are turning to Instagram as a place where they can log food intake and…
Ingesting soy protein may ease severity of inflammatory bowel disease
A diet supplemented with soy protein may be an effective adjunct therapy for inflammatory bowel…
Cassini’s first grand finale dive: Milestones
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft is set to make its first dive through the narrow gap between…
Cannabis use in adolescence linked to schizophrenia
A new study points to cannabis as a trigger for schizophrenia. The research finds that…