Chemists have shown a technique that can identify regions in a liquid crystal system where molecular…
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Posttraumatic stress affects academics
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by traumatic military experiences is associated with feelings of anxiety, anger,…
Guns in Chicago just ‘2.5 handshakes’ away, study finds
In one of the first studies to try to map a gun market using network science,…
Gauging language proficiency through eye movement
A new study indicates eye movement can reveal the proficiency of people reading English as a…
Fluid dynamics may play key role in evolution of cooperation
In a new study, physicists examined how the mechanical properties of an environment may shape the…
Science in the palm of your hand: How citizen science transforms passive learners
Citizen science projects can engage even children who previously were not interested in science. This article…
Malaria-causing parasite manipulates liver cells to survive
Before invading the bloodstream, the malaria-causing Plasmodium parasite rapidly reproduces inside its host's liver cells. Researchers…
Using 3-D X-rays to measure particle movement inside lithium ion batteries
Lithium ion battery performance can decay over time, may not fully charge after many charge/discharge cycles,…
New tech may make prosthetic hands easier for patients to use
Researchers have developed new technology for decoding neuromuscular signals to control powered, prosthetic wrists and hands.…
Invasive seaweed makes fish change their behavior
Researchers have found that changes in the seascape may impact the behavior of fish and could…