Map charts future for Scotland’s wild lands
U. LEEDS (UK) — A new map detailing Scotland’s wild areas is expected to help local authorities make decisions about development and land use. Continue…
Monday, February 6, 2012 12:11 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Feb 6, 2012 11:37 - 1 Comment
Some silver is toxic to cancer cells
U. LEEDS (UK) — Certain silver compounds are as toxic to cancer cells as the leading chemotherapy drug, without the negative side effects, new research finds. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jan 30, 2012 13:03 - 0 Comments
American ozone depletes European wheat
U. LEEDS (UK) — Air pollution from North America causes Europe to lose 1.2 million tons of wheat a year, a new study shows. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jan 26, 2012 13:12 - 2 Comments
Lower emissions, less money, long life?
U. LEEDS (UK) — Countries with high incomes and high carbon emissions do not achieve higher life expectancies than those with moderate incomes and lower carbon emissions, a new study finds. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 23, 2012 11:46 - 12 Comments
‘Men get math’ fails to explain gender gap
U. LEEDS (UK) / U. MISSOURI (US) — New research calls into question the theory claiming the “men are better at math” stereotype fuels the gender gap in mathematic fields. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 5, 2012 12:57 - 1 Comment
Middle-lane driving keeps seniors safe
U. LEEDS (UK) —Driving in the middle lane is a built-in mechanism older adults use to stay safe behind the wheel. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Nov 4, 2011 8:36 - 0 Comments
Steer clear: Bats 3x less active by roads
U. LEEDS (UK) — Bat activity is as much as three times lower near major roadsides, according to a new study that could have legal consequences for road builders. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 21, 2011 6:40 - 0 Comments
Brain self-protects when running on empty
U. LEEDS (UK) — When running low on energy, the brain is able to protect itself from harm by triggering a protein that reduces the frequency of electrical impulses. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 3, 2011 10:30 - 0 Comments
Super rare ‘monster’ star discovered
U. LEEDS (UK) — Astrophysicists have identified one of our galaxy’s largest and rarest stars, a yellow hypergiant, caught in its final throes. (more…)
Top Stories - Jul 22, 2011 10:25 - 3 Comments
Armor: What not to wear into battle
U. LEEDS (UK) — Medieval soldiers may have felt protected wearing suits of armor into battle, but research shows the armor actually limited their ability to fight, draining energy and restricting breathing. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 7, 2011 12:34 - 0 Comments
Bendy robot wiggles like a big worm
U. LEEDS (UK) — A robot built with a series of springs along the length of its body has the flexibility to move like a worm around obstacles. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 27, 2011 15:49 - 0 Comments
Nature’s antifreeze: The smaller the better
U. LEEDS (UK) — Cryoprotectants—compounds that act as a natural antifreeze to protect drugs, food, and tissue—work best when small, according to new research. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 9, 2011 11:12 - 3 Comments
Dung debate: Most methane from cows?
U. LEEDS (UK) — A compound in feces may be developed as a biomarker to estimate how much methane is produced by cows and other animals. (more…)
Earth & Environment - May 27, 2011 14:14 - 0 Comments
Is extreme weather the new normal?
U. LEEDS (UK) — Swings between the two climatic extremes El Niño and La Niña appear to have occurred more frequently in the past than previously thought and may increase in regularity in the future. (more…)
Earth & Environment - May 19, 2011 11:48 - 0 Comments
Earth’s core is melting and freezing
U. LEEDS (UK) — There’s been much debate about how Earth’s core could be melting and freezing when overall the deep Earth is cooling. Now researchers believe they have solved the mystery. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 9, 2011 13:00 - 0 Comments
Laughing quiets leg ulcer’s misery
U. LEEDS (UK) — Laughter—which improves circulation of blood through the body—coupled with traditional nursing care works better to ease leg ulcers than ultrasound therapy. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Feb 4, 2011 15:23 - 1 Comment
Amazon droughts could tip carbon scale
U. LEEDS (UK) — Two major droughts have scientists concerned that the Amazon rainforest will shift from being a carbon sponge to being a major greenhouse gas producer. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jan 26, 2011 16:31 - 2 Comments
More melting may slow glacier flow
U. LEEDS (UK) — Hotter summers may not be as catastrophic for the Greenland ice sheet as previously feared and may actually slow down the flow of glaciers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 20, 2010 16:24 - 0 Comments
Lithium guidelines made easy
U. LEEDS (UK) — Serious side effects linked to lithium therapy can be avoided if patients are given clear guidance on taking the medicine. (more…)
