The unique system of hydraulic control of fins discovered in tuna indicates a new role…
Month: July 2017
Evidence for the Majorana fermion, a particle that’s its own antiparticle
In a discovery that concludes an 80-year quest, researchers found evidence of particles that are…
3-D imaging of surface chemistry in confinement
An optical imaging tool has been developed to visualize surface chemistry in real time. Researchers…
Molecular ‘pulleys’ improve battery performance
Scientists have reported a molecular pulley binder for high-capacity silicon anodes of lithium ion batteries.
Paying people to protect forests is worth it
A new study suggests that paying people to conserve their trees could be a highly…
Faulty support cells disrupt communication in brains of people with schizophrenia
New research has identified the culprit behind the wiring problems in the brains of people…
Genetic predisposition to breast cancer due to non-BRCA mutations in Ashkenazi Jewish women
Genetic mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in…
Laser treatment reduces eye floaters
Patients reported improvement in symptoms of eye floaters after treatment with a laser, according to…
Is mental health associated with perception of nasal function?
A study of preoperative patients for rhinoplasty suggests poor mental well-being and low self-esteem were…
Use of cognitive abilities to care for grandkids may have driven evolution of menopause
Instead of having more children, a grandmother may pass on her genes more successfully by…