Research shows that fitting tires with very low rolling resistance, combined with the right road…
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How choosy should you be?
When animals choose their mates, how discriminate they are varies a great deal. For some…
Cystic Fibrosis: Ensuring adequate nutrition
People with cystic fibrosis (CF) need help to ensure they are getting correct nutrition and…
Foreign farms increase the risk of conflicts in Africa
For the first time, researchers point to areas in Africa where foreign agricultural companies’ choice…
Antibiotics developed in 1960s show promise for TB therapy
First generation cephalosporins—antibiotics introduced as a treatment against bacterial infections in 1963—now show promise for…
Scientists visualize quantum behavior of hot electrons for first time
Scientists have, for the first time, identified a method of visualizing the quantum behavior of…
A perfect sun-storm
A geomagnetic storm on January 17, 2013, provided unique observations that finally resolved a long-standing…
Mass producing graphene using microwaves
A simple new method for producing large quantities of the promising nanomaterial graphene has been…
Groundbreaking study sheds light on treating cancer
A new cancer treatment that uses red lights to target and kill cancer cells alternatively…
Poverty and perceived hardship affect cognitive function and may contribute to premature aging, say investigators
A new study finds strong associations between sustained exposure to economic hardship and worse cognitive…