Big data sets create ‘tree of life’ confusion

VANDERBILT (US) — The genomics revolution has given experts mountains of DNA data to reconstruct the evolution of all living beings, but the vast information has led to contradictory conclusions.

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May 20, 2013 - 0 Comments

Purify water with tiny magnetic scavengers

STANFORD (US) — Nanoparticles that can be removed quickly by magnet could offer a promising new way to disinfect water. Read more…


Health & Medicine

May 20, 2013 - 0 Comments

Cartilage gets bum rap for osteoarthritis

JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Osteoarthritis, a painful disease thought to be primarily a problem with the cartilage that cushions joints, may actually be caused in large part by the bone underneath. Read more…


Society & Culture

May 17, 2013 - 2 Comments

Kindergarten math lessons are ‘old news’video available

VANDERBILT (US) — Kindergarten teachers say they spend most of their math instructional time teaching lessons students have already mastered, like shapes and basic counting. Read more…


Earth & Environment

May 20, 2013 - 2 Comments

Lack of biodiversity could topple fisheries

U. YORK (UK) — The consequences of overfishing have led fisheries to rely on a handful of highly valuable shellfish—but new research shows this approach is extremely risky. Read more…