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Exotic Atoms Shed Light on Physics Puzzle from Dawn of Universe
May 9, 2013 11:29 am | by Univ. of Michigan | News | CommentsA team of physicists has found the first direct evidence of pear shaped nuclei in exotic atoms.
Cell Transplant Key to Type 1 Diabetes Cure
May 9, 2013 11:25 am | by Georgia Tech | News | CommentsResearchers have made a significant first step with newly engineered biomaterials for cell transplantation that could lead to a possible cure for Type 1 diabetes.
Natural Disturbances Affect Climate Response Strategies
May 9, 2013 11:23 am | by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | News | CommentsScientists are considering how natural events like fires and hurricanes might limit opportunities for climate change mitigation.
Method Compares Catalysts' Efficiency in Different Situations
May 9, 2013 11:21 am | by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | News | CommentsA new quick, elegant technique lets scientists know which catalyst will get a specific task done quickly and with the least energy.
Fish Oil Won't Prevent Heart Attacks for Many
May 9, 2013 11:17 am | by Associated Press, Marilynn Marchione | News | CommentsEating fish is good for your heart but taking fish oil capsules does not help people at high risk of heart problems who are already taking heart medications.
May Product Releases
May 9, 2013 8:52 am | by Laboratory Equipment | Articles | CommentsCheck out the products featured in our May issue, and more! For 50 years, Laboratory Equipment has been the leader in providing information on the latest new products and technologies for the research lab. Part of our editorial mission is to provide as broad a range of product information as possible.
Champagne May Improve Memory
May 9, 2013 7:00 am | by Univ. of Reading | News | CommentsDrinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss associated with aging, and could help delay the onset of degenerative brain disorders, such as dementia.
Experts Assess Asteroid Options
May 9, 2013 7:00 am | by ESA | News | CommentsTop researchers from universities, research institutes, national space agencies and industry in Europe and the U.S. are meeting to discuss near-Earth object impact effects and threat mitigation.
Cinnamon Substance May Cause Liver Damage
May 9, 2013 7:00 am | by ACS | News | CommentsMany kinds of cinnamon, cinnamon-flavored foods, beverages and food supplements in the U.S. use a form of the spice that contains high levels of a natural substance that may cause liver damage in some sensitive people.
Cell Transplant Cures Epilepsy in Mice
May 9, 2013 7:00 am | by UC San Francisco | News | CommentsEpilepsy that does not respond to drugs can be halted in adult mice by transplanting a specific type of cell into the brain.
Wrigley Pulls Caffeinated Gum
May 9, 2013 7:00 am | by Associated Press, Mary Jalonick | News | CommentsWrigley says it is taking a new caffeinated gum off the market temporarily as the Food and Drug Administration investigates the safety of added caffeine.
Researchers Confirm Long-Theorized Magnetic Field
May 9, 2013 7:00 am | by Univ. of Delaware | News | CommentsScientists confirmed the presence of a magnetic field generated by electrons which scientists had theorized existed, but that had never been proven until now.
Method Increases Sensitivity of Chemical Sensor
May 9, 2013 7:00 am | by Univ. of Illinois at Chicago | News | CommentsResearchers discovered a technique for controlling the sensitivity of graphene chemical sensors.
Improved Material for 'Laser Welding' of Tissue
May 9, 2013 7:00 am | by ACS | News | CommentsA new “solder” for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has the potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal surgery.
Scientists of the Week: Inga Kadisha
May 9, 2013 7:00 am | by Lily Barback, Associate Editor | News | CommentsInga Kadisha, from the Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham, and a team found that the feeling of hunger itself may protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
