Stellar explosions are most often associated with supernovae, the spectacular deaths of stars. But new…
Month: April 2017
Why did we see ‘the dress’ differently? The answer lies in the shadows, new research finds
When ‘the dress’ went viral in 2015, millions were divided on its true colors: gold…
Driver privacy can be compromised in usage-based insurance systems
An attacker only needs one part of the information provided to a UBI company to…
Rescue protein gives doomed cells a stay of ‘execution’
A team of immunologists has discovered how a set of proteins delays the ‘executioner’ machinery…
‘What do old books smell like?’ Preserving smells as important cultural heritage
A ‘Historic Book Odour Wheel’ has been developed to document and archive the aroma associated…
Cancer commandeers immature immune cells to aid its successful spread
Cancer commandeers immature immune cells to aid its spread, report scientists. More typically, immature immune…
Unique wave tank helps scientists understand threat of rogue ocean waves
A team of scientists has demonstrated how ocean winds can generate spontaneous rogue waves, the…
Many older adults will need help with managing their medicines and money
In a study of nearly 9500 individuals aged 65 and older who did not need…
A moldable scaffold for bone
A bioactive foam that can be used to replace skull bone lost to injury, surgery,…
Deep brain stimulation decreases tics in young adults with severe Tourette syndrome
A surgical procedure called deep brain stimulation that sends electrical impulses to a specific area…