The evolution of cells and organisms is thought to have been preceded by a phase…
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Being a tattoo artist is a pain in the neck, study finds
Getting a tattoo may hurt, but giving one is no picnic, either. That’s the finding…
New method uses heat flow to levitate variety of objects
Scientists have demonstrated how to levitate a variety of objects — ceramic and polyethylene spheres,…
Research opens door to smaller, cheaper, more agile communications tech
Research on the use of magnets to steer light has opened the door to new…
Using an air conditioner in summer may affect sleep quality
Using an air conditioner helps people sleep better on sweltering nights. However, researchers found that…
Ötzi the Iceman: Researchers validate the stability of genetic markers
Biomarkers are biological attributes that can give doctors or researchers clues about the health status…
Sensors embedded in sports equipment could provide real-time analytics to your smartphone
In an effort to make big data analytics more accessible for the sports industry, researchers…
Father’s diet impacts on son’s ability to reproduce, study in flies suggests
The view that males just pass on genetic material and not much else to their…
Deep reefs unlikely to save shallow coral reefs
Often highlighted as important ecological refuges, deep sections of coral reefs (30-60 m depth) can…
Increased levels of active vitamin D can help to optimize muscle strength
Researchers have shown that increasing the levels of active vitamin D can help to optimize…