Posts Tagged ‘Massachusetts Institute of Technology’
Create new life forms with ‘rewritable’ cells
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — An international research project to develop easily “reprogrammable” cells could pave the way for the creation of novel and useful life forms. Continue…
Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:13 - 5 Comments
Science & Technology - Oct 19, 2011 10:58 - 0 Comments
Did massive stars blow away cosmic fog?
U. MICHIGAN (US) — High-energy light from massive stars may have cleared the dense fog that existed between galaxies in the early universe, new research suggests. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 30, 2011 11:06 - 0 Comments
Gold wires get ‘brittle-like’ at nanoscale
RICE (US) — Tiny gold wires often used in high-end electronic applications are known for being flexible and conductive—qualities that don’t necessarily apply at the nanoscale. (more…)
Top Stories - Jun 14, 2011 11:02 - 1 Comment
Brain signals say ‘yes’ to sugar cravings
U. MICHIGAN (US) — For the brain, “wanting” and “liking” are separate processes. When the two converge—in pursuit of sweets—the combined effect is powerful. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 10, 2010 14:59 - 0 Comments
No explosion of skeletal animals
UC SANTA BARBARA (US) — New research challenges the idea that a profusion of skeletal animals appeared on earth in a short burst beginning around 542 million years ago, during a time known as the “Cambrian Explosion.” (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 9, 2010 14:20 - 1 Comment
For a few, no HIV drugs needed
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — A small number of people with HIV have the ability to control the infection without therapy by priming their immune system to target the virus. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 25, 2010 13:55 - 6 Comments
Mind-body connection is a touchy subject
YALE (US)—Through textures, shapes, weights, and temperatures, the sense of touch influences both thoughts and behavior, new research finds. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 15, 2010 12:10 - 0 Comments
Why saliva forms beads when stretched
RICE (US)—Researchers have solved a long-standing mystery about why some fluids containing polymers—including saliva—form beads when they are stretched and others do not. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 1, 2010 13:28 - 0 Comments
Affluent communities cast wider social net
CORNELL (US)—People who phone a diverse group of acquaintances tend to live in more affluent communities and have more socioeconomic opportunities than those who talk primarily to people in their immediate vicinity. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 24, 2010 11:26 - 1 Comment
Cheating in college? Prepare to fail
U. KANSAS (US)—Even in the age of laptops and online courses, cheating by college students usually results in the same outcome: failure. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Feb 26, 2010 18:13 - 1 Comment
Past cyclones predict stormy future?
YALE (US)—More frequent tropical cyclones in Earth’s ancient past contributed to persistent El Niño-like conditions, a finding that could have implications for the planet’s future as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 9, 2010 17:10 - 0 Comments
“Cell listeners” shine light on nanoscale function
U. ILLINOIS (US)—One way to understand biological structures and mechanisms, according to researcher Gabriel Popescu, is to “listen to them” through the use of new optical imaging methods that measure cellular motion at the nanoscale. (more…)
