Intuitive, extraverted and spontaneous women are the best choice for leading creative people

According to a new study, creative people want a transformational leader, especially one who uses motivation…

Running out of gas: Gas loss puts breaks on stellar baby boom

Understanding the history of star formation in the Universe is a central theme in modern astronomy.…

Vascular risk factors and Alzheimer’s disease: A new therapeutic opportunity?

Currently, no possibility exists to reliably quantify the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) onset in the…

Logic circuits with diamond-based transistors

Scientists have succeeded in developing logic circuits equipped with diamond-based MOSFETs (metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistors) at two different…

Lighting the way: Sensors show drug uptake

When designing and characterizing new drugs, a key aspect is making sure the drug actually goes…

Exposure to toxins in e-cig vapor varies depending on scenario

E-cigarettes are often perceived to be less harmful than their traditional counterparts, but they could still…

Riding the wave: Controlling high frequency sound waves

Researchers have pioneered a new technique to control high frequency sound waves, commonly found within everyday…

Millions may face protein deficiency as a result of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions

If CO2 levels keep rising as projected, the populations of 47 countries may lose more than…

Puzzling pockets of rock deep in Earth’s mantle explained

The boundary between Earth's core and mantle is home to isolated pockets of rock which scientists…

Risk of a fatty heart linked to race, type of weight gain in middle-aged women

A woman's race and where on her body she packs on pounds at midlife could give…