Engineers have developed the first soft robot that is capable of walking on rough surfaces,…
Month: May 2017
Real-time technique for studying ionic liquids at electrode interfaces
This electron microscope-based imaging technique could help scientists optimize the performance of ionic liquids for…
Refining the ocean’s thermometer
The chemistry of shells of plankton called foraminifera are a record of past climate. Recent…
3-D models reveal hidden details of zebrafish behavior
In the first experiments of their kind, researchers found significant discrepancies in data generated when…
‘Narco-deforestation’ study links loss of Central American tropical forests to cocaine
Central American tropical forests are beginning to disappear at an alarming rate, threatening the livelihood…
After receiving bad advice, bullying victims say they would give same bad advice to others
Targets of workplace bullying get plenty of advice from coworkers and family on how to…
Using genomics to fight deadly parasitic disease
An international team of researchers is now one step closer to eliminating a deadly parasitic…
Higher mass transit use associated with lower obesity rates
Healthy mass transit systems could contribute to healthier communities, according to a new study that…
Inflammatory signature of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
A team of investigators has identified key inflammatory cells involved in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease….
An immunity gene evolved in Southeast Asia to protect against leprosy
A mutation in an immune system gene rapidly rose in frequency in Southeast Asia approximately…