The ability to engage in joint actions is a critical step toward becoming a cooperative…
Month: May 2017
T-cell signaling process central to immune response
The immune system cells known as T cells play a central role in the body’s…
How scientists turned a flag into a loudspeaker
A paper-thin, flexible device not only can generate energy from human motion, it can act…
Why did hunter-gatherers first begin farming?
The beginnings of agriculture changed human history and has fascinated scientists for centuries. Researchers have…
Antibody biosensor offers unlimited point-of-care drug monitoring
A team of scientists has developed several antibody-based biosensors that have the potential to help…
Protecting Peru’s river dolphins
River dolphins and Amazonian manatees in Peru will benefit from new protection thanks to a…
Tumor cells get stiff before becoming invasive
Breast cancer cells undergo a stiffening state prior to acquiring malignant features and becoming invasive….
Nicotine enhances bees’ activity
Nicotine-laced nectar can speed up a bumblebee’s ability to learn flower colors, according to scientists….
Making brain implants smaller could prolong their lifespan
Many diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, can be successfully treated with electrical stimulation from an electrode…
HTC Unveils the U11 Squeeze-Sensing Smartphone
Unveiled earlier today, the new U11 flagship smartphone from HTC comes with an unusual feature:…