Zac Robinson remembers hiking through B.C.’s Monashee Mountains last August and, on a cloudless day, staring…
Researchers study the warming effect of consumed ginger
Ginger is a widely used spice, particularly in the cuisine of East and South Asia. It…
New method to evaluate comfort of smart and functional textiles
Until now, user-friendliness has been the focus of the development of smart and functional textiles. Now…
Martian ovens
Human and robotic exploration image of the week: Cooking martian soil in the search for life. …
Passwords serve a personal purpose
A Victoria University of Wellington study has shown that people build their passwords from personal information…
New compound which kills antibiotic-resistant superbugs discovered
A new compound has killed antibiotic resistant gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli, during tests. …
New evidence supports surgery for rare type of brain lymphoma
Researchers have identified a distinct subtype of primary central nervous system (PCNS) lymphoma that should be…
Predicting spread of breast cancer: Researchers advance search for laboratory test
A new laboratory test that induces cancer cells to squeeze through narrow spaces has the potential…
Unexpected survival mechanism of a subset of cancer cells revealed
Researchers have discovered that a human enzyme named FANCM is required for the survival of ALT…
Comet inspires chemistry for making breathable oxygen on Mars
Researchers have demonstrated a new reaction for generating oxygen that could help humans explore the universe…