Current techniques used to clean endoscopes for reuse are not consistently effective, according to a…
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Substance in crude oil harms fish hearts, could affect humans as well
Exposure to oil can cause severe cardiovascular effects in fish. Experiments provide direct evidence of…
Researchers explore essential cell behavior with crystal sensor
A team of scientists has developed a new tool to monitor under a microscope how…
Scientists design electricity generator that mimics trees
A prototype biomimetic tree has been built that generates electricity when wind blows through its…
Intimate partner violence among youth linked to suicide, weapons and drug use
Adolescents who are violent toward their romantic partners are also more likely to think about…
Tracing the cosmic web with star-forming galaxies in the distant universe
A research group has revealed a picture of the increasing fraction of massive star-forming galaxies…
Why only some people develop life-threatening dengue infections
After contracting dengue fever once, certain people who encounter the virus again develop much more…
Online retail prices often match those in stores
In 10 major countries, companies sell their wares at the same prices in stores and…
African lake provides new clues about ancient marine life
New research shows there may have been more nitrogen in the ocean between one and…
Optimized compiler yields more-efficient parallel programs
By modifying the ‘middle end’ of the popular open-source compiler LLVM, MIT computer scientists have…