Shrinking the annual Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' down to the size of Delaware will require…
Month: July 2017
A closer look at osteoporosis medication’s mechanisms may improve outcomes
Osteoporosis is the primary cause of bone fractures in the elderly, reflecting an imbalance between osteoclasts,…
Amazon forest’s importance in regulating atmospheric chemistry reinforced
The Amazon rainforest emits three times more isoprene than was previously estimated, airborne measurements show. Isoprene…
New tactic to curb obesity: Address physician bias
An educational initiative is reducing medical students' negative attitudes toward people with obesity, a finding researchers…
Inattention, poor memories shape inflation expectations
People have a haphazard approach to assessing inflation, research shows. Most citizens only pay attention to…
U.S. states find rewards from high-tech investments, given time and patience
States have spent millions to develop high-tech industry, with its promise of good jobs and economic…
Energy storage solution combines polymers, nanosheets
A new, lightweight composite material for energy storage in flexible electronics, electric vehicles and aerospace applications…
Earth-like atmosphere may not survive Proxima b’s orbit
An Earth-like planet outside the solar system may not be able to keep a grip on…
It’s something in the water: Scientists extract hydrogen as potential fuel source
A new technique that helps extract hydrogen from water efficiently and cheaply has now been developed…
New technique enables photographers to adjust image compositions after capture
When taking a picture, a photographer must typically commit to a composition that cannot be changed…