A novel surgical robotic system has been developed that provides tactile feedback and is capable of…
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Revealing the mystery behind the formation of hollowed nanoparticles during metal oxidation
New knowledge has been gained about the behavior of metal nanoparticles when they undergo oxidation, by…
Facebook plays vital role in reducing government corruption, researchers find
An economics researcher says the popular social media website – and its open sharing of information…
Obesity is top cause of preventable life-years lost, study shows
Obesity resulted in as much as 47 percent more life-years lost than tobacco, and tobacco caused…
Cold weather, fewer sun hours are associated with increased rates of alcoholic cirrhosis
Colder and less sunny regions of the world have higher rates of alcoholic cirrhosis, a disease…
Study of bacteria’s DNA fingerprint suggests it could be spreading via food distribution
Foods should be investigated as a potential source of spread of Clostridium difficile, according to research.
Two-dimensional melting of hard spheres experimentally unravelled after 60 years
Experimental evidence of melting in two-dimensional substances has finally been gained by researchers. Findings from the…
When liver immune cells turn bad
A high-fat diet and obesity turn 'hero' virus-fighting liver immune cells 'rogue,' leading to insulin resistance,…
Wonder material? Novel nanotube structure strengthens thin films for flexible electronics
Reflecting the structure of composites found in nature and the ancient world, researchers have synthesized thin…
Forces that threaten sensitive coastlines
Wind-driven expansion of marsh ponds on the Mississippi River Delta is a significant factor in the…