A hypoallergenic electronic sensor can be worn on the skin continuously for a week without…
Month: July 2017
Mow before you spray, and other tips for protecting pollinators in grassy landscapes
With the right combination of methods, landscape managers can strike an effective balance between pest…
Radiation prior to surgery reduces risk of secondary tumors in early-stage breast cancer
Patients who have neoadjuvant radiation therapy have a significantly lower risk of developing a second…
Reduced oxygen nanocrystalline materials show improved performance
Researchers have found that reducing oxygen in some nanocrystalline materials may improve their strength and…
Computers helping emergency doctors make better choices
Embedded clinical decision support in electronic health record decreases use of high-cost imaging in the…
Improving ICU care and communication through technology use
Researchers tested a structured and technology-centered program that was focused on team communication and patient…
Brief interactions spur lasting waves of gene activity in the brain
A five-minute encounter with an outsider spurs a cascade of changes in gene activity in…
Space sound waves around Earth: Electrons whistle while they work?
NASA’s Van Allen Probes have observed a new population of space sound waves, called plasmaspheric…
Air pollution: Diesel is now better than gas, emitting fewer carbonaceous particulates
Regulators, take note: a new international study shows that modern diesel passenger cars emit fewer…
T-cells lacking HDAC11 enzyme perform more effectively in destroying cancer cells
Scientists have identified a role for the HDAC11 enzyme in the regulation of T-cell function….