Cancer metastasis: The unexpected perils of hypoxia

The low oxygen concentrations that prevail in many tumors enhance their propensity to metastasize to other…

Plasma membrane protein may help generate new neurons in the adult hippocampus

New research sheds important light on the inner workings of learning and memory. Specifically, scientists show…

Zinc acetate lozenges may increase the recovery rate from the common cold by three-fold

According to a meta-analysis of three randomized controlled trials, zinc acetate lozenges may increase the rate…

Can crab shells provide a ‘green’ solution to malaria?

A non-toxic mixture of chitin-rich crab shell powder and nanosized silver particles could be an environmentally…

At last: Beautiful, consistent carbon belts

Chemists have tried to synthesize carbon nanobelts for more than 60 years, but none have succeeded…

Warmer temperatures cause decline in key runoff measure

Since the mid-1980s, the percentage of precipitation that becomes streamflow in the Upper Rio Grande watershed…

Not survival of the fittest for Tasmanian devils

Fit and healthy Tasmanian devils are being taken down by deadly facial tumors that are attacking…

Ignored? Better a ‘no’ than no answer at all

After experiencing social exclusion, a minimum of attention suffices to reduce individuals' negative emotions. Even rejection…

Learning styles: A once hot debate redshifts

A new study reveals while most higher education faculty believe Learning Styles is an important approach…

Teleconnection between the tropical Pacific and Antarctica

The higher the seawater temperature in the tropical Pacific, the more likely ice breakup will occur…