Lowering cholesterol to ‘levels of a new-born baby’ cuts heart attack risk

Reducing our cholesterol levels to those of a new-born baby significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular…

Fundamental solid state phenomenon unraveled

Whether water freezes to ice, iron is demagnetized or a material becomes superconducting -- for physicists…

Etna’s volcanic ashes and extreme cold boost life in the abyssal depths of the Mediterranean

Volcanic ashes from the Etna eruption (March, 2012) and the extreme cold from the previous winter,…

Fossilized water fleas: Evolution of the micro-crustacean group Cladocera

Scientists have studied the evolutionary history of the so-called "water fleas." These tiny crustaceans from the…

Fossilized water fleas: Evolution of the micro-crustacean group Cladocera

Scientists have studied the evolutionary history of the so-called "water fleas." These tiny crustaceans from the…

Certain high blood pressure drugs block cancer invasion

Researchers have identified a new way of blocking the spread of cancer. Calcium channel blockers, which…

Frequent sauna bathing protects men against dementia

Frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a recent study. In a…

Teens’ use of e-cigarettes rising, according to surgeon general report

The United States Surgeon General recently issued a report that adolescents’ use of electronic cigarettes has…

Scientists develop a path toward improved high-energy accelerators

A new theoretical framework for stabilizing high-energy accelerators has been developed by a team of scientists.

Computer model predicts potential impact of short-course therapy against multidrug-resistant TB

Researchers have developed a computer simulation that helps predict under which circumstances a new short-course treatment…