Cognitive abilities seem to reinforce each other in adolescence

One of the most striking findings in psychology is that almost all cognitive abilities are positively…

‘Smiley’ emojis in formal workplace e-mails could create frowns

A smiley face emoji and similar emoticons included in work-related e-mails may not create a positive…

Drug approval: New country comparison shows great savings potential

The regulatory requirements for the approval of new drugs vary greatly internationally in regards to the…

World’s largest volcanic range may lurk beneath Antarctic ice

West Antarctica's vast ice sheet conceals what may be the largest volcanic region on Earth, new…

Fundamentals of water repellency revealed

The frictional mechanism that resists the motion of drops on inclined surfaces and when affected by…

From cancer evolution to personalized therapies

Being able to predict the resistance or sensitivity of a tumor cell to a drug is…

X-ray imaging with a significantly enhanced resolution

Physicists have come up with a method that could significantly improve the quality of X-ray images…

High sugar consumption gives rise to dental treatment costs in the billions

Worldwide, people are eating far too much sugar. This has negative consequences for their teeth and…

Breast cancer study in India shows how the country can avoid crisis

A new study examining breast cancer awareness in India has found that a lack of early…

Better way to measure blood pressure

Automatic blood pressure devices are often used to assess blood pressure levels at home and in…