Researchers have verified that the mere presence of a cell phone or smartphone can adversely…
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When the Arctic coast retreats, life in the shallow water areas drastically changes
The thawing and erosion of Arctic permafrost coasts has dramatically increased in the past years…
Antibiotic spider silk for drug delivery, regenerative medicine and wound healing
A chance meeting between a spider expert and a chemist has led to the development…
Scientists develop new antibiotic for gonorrhea
Scientists have harnessed the therapeutic effects of carbon monoxide-releasing molecules to develop a new antibiotic…
Out in the cold: Why are the oldest people the most excluded?
People over the age of 85 are significantly more likely to suffer social exclusion than…
Of mice and men: Unique electrical properties of human nerve cells make a difference
Scientists have presented the first direct evidence that human neocortical neurons have unique membrane properties…
Gaming your brain to treat depression
Researchers have found promising results for treating depression with a video game interface that targets…
Nanowire ‘inks’ enable paper-based printable electronics
Thin films made from silver nanowires are 4,000 times more conductive than films made from…
Songbirds divorce, flee, fail to reproduce due to suburban sprawl
New research finds that for some songbirds, urban sprawl is kicking them out of their…
Chicago zoo welcomes baby orangutan
A two-week-old baby orangutan makes its public debut at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.