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Artificial Sweetener May Treat Parkinson’s
June 18, 2013 7:00 am | by Tel Aviv Univ. | News | CommentsMannitol, a sugar alcohol common in sugar-free gum and candy, prevents clumps of protein from forming in the brain— a process that is characteristic of Parkinson's disease.
Natural Bone Inspires 3D Printing
June 18, 2013 7:00 am | by MIT, Denise Brehm | News | CommentsResearchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3D printing.
'Embryonic' Subduction Zone Found
June 18, 2013 7:00 am | by Monash Univ. | News | CommentsA new subduction zone forming off the coast of Portugal heralds the beginning of a cycle that will see the Atlantic Ocean close as continental Europe moves closer to America.
Study of Dietary Intervention Sheds Light on Brain
June 18, 2013 7:00 am | by American Medical Association | News | CommentsThe lipidation states in certain proteins in the brain that are related to the development of Alzheimer disease appear to differ depending on genotype and cognitive diseases, and levels of these protein and peptides appear to be influenced by diet.
Image of the Week: Surface Tension Creates Bouncing Water
June 18, 2013 7:00 am | by Wikimedia, Wikipedia | News | CommentsThis is an image of a water droplet bouncing. It was caused by surface tension, a contractive tendency of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force.
People See 'Victimized' Robots, Corpses as Cognizant
June 18, 2013 7:00 am | by Association for Psychological Science | News | CommentsPeople attribute minds to entities they perceive as being targets of harm, even when the entity in question is a robot or a corpse.
Europe's Space Hub Opens Doors to the Public
June 18, 2013 7:00 am | by ESA | News | CommentsEurope has never been more active in space, with a crowded manifest of ESA launches across the rest of the year. But where are all these varied missions born? See for yourself this October.
Solar Cells Can Be Made from Graphene
June 18, 2013 7:00 am | by National Univ. of Singapore | News | CommentsLonger-lasting and better– the next-generation solar cells and optoelectronic devices will tout these properties and more when created from a combination of graphene and other one-atom thick materials.
Guide, Poster Can Help Improve pH Measurements
June 18, 2013 7:00 am | by METTLER TOLEDO | News | CommentspH measurement accuracy is vital on a wide range of applications across many industries. A theory guide and tips poster can help you obtain accurate pH measurements.
This Week @ NASA, June 17, 2013
June 17, 2013 12:00 pm | by NASACast | Podcasts | Commentsxalan://gov.nasa.build.Utils1
Reaction Speed Doesn't Always Increase with More Applied Force
June 17, 2013 11:54 am | by Ruhr-Universität Bochum | News | CommentsMechanical forces normally accelerate chemical reactions. However, in the case of disulfide bonds, which are present in large numbers in proteins, force-induced structural changes result in a relative deceleration above a certain threshold.
Lake Michigan Searched for Lost 17th Century Ship
June 17, 2013 11:53 am | by Associated Press, John Flesher | News | CommentsIn a remote part of northern Lake Michigan, divers have started looking at an underwater pit, hoping to find the resting place of the Griffin, a ship commanded by the 17th century French explorer La Salle.
First Fluorescent Protein Found in Vertebrates
June 17, 2013 11:49 am | by RIKEN Brain Science Institute | News | CommentsUnagi, the sea-going Japanese freshwater eel, harbors a fluorescent protein that could serve as the basis for a revolutionary new clinical test for bilirubin, a critical indicator of human liver function, hemolysis and jaundice.
New Method Makes Biofuel Cheaper
June 17, 2013 11:47 am | by MIT, Anne Trafton | News | CommentsChemical engineers have devised a cheaper way to synthesize a key biofuel component, which could make its industrial production much more cost-effective.
