Researchers have developed a way to mount gold nanoparticles on a molecular support known as a…
Month: February 2018
Organic food provides significant environmental benefits to plant-rich diets
A study of the diets of 34,000 people confirms that a diet high in fruit and…
Drivers of hate in the United States have distinct regional differences
In a new study, geographers sought to understand the factors fueling hate across space. Their findings…
Giant lava dome confirmed in Japan’s Kikai Caldera
Researchers have confirmed that a giant lava dome was created in the Kikai Caldera, south of…
New findings about why losartan is effective in treating Marfan syndrome may reshape our thinking about patient management
Progressive dilation of the aortic root is considered one of the most serious manifestations of Marfan…
Mass production of new class of semiconductors closer to reality
Chemists have made it easier for manufacturers to produce a new class of faster and cheaper…
Can ultraviolet light fight the spread of influenza?
Overhead far-UVC light, a type of ultraviolet light that is harmless to humans, effectively killed airborne…
Workplace stress can take a toll on your brain surgeon, too
A new study finds that two-thirds of neurosurgeons experience burnout during training, and stressors at work…
Small gold mines in Senegal create high mercury contamination
A new study has found high levels of mercury and methylmercury in soils, sediments and rivers…
How liver responds so quickly to food
Researchers have uncovered how the liver can have a speedy response to food; liver cells store…