- Technology & Gadgets
- By Alexandra Arici
- April 9th, 2015
Micro Mote, the World’s Smallest Computer, Is the Size of a Grain of Rice
The tiny computer can be completely powered by light
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 18th, 2014
New Material Could Allow for Infrared Vision in Contact Lenses
Adding graphene may extend visible light range into infrared
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 10th, 2014
Vitamin A Deficiency in Children Leads to More Diseases
Medical conditions also tend to occur more often, experts say
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 10th, 2014
Dengue Fever and West Nile Fever Viruses Partially Decoded
This represents a significant achievement in fighting these diseases
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 3rd, 2014
Study Confirms BPA Exposure Leads to Cancer
This is among the first studies to show such a connection
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 3rd, 2014
Menopause Hormone Therapy Reduces Glaucoma Risks
The connection is valid only for a certain type of replacement therapy
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 7th, 2014
Study Figures Out How Plants Evolved to Face the Cold
This capability has puzzled scientists for many years
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 28th, 2013
Surgery More Efficient in Oral Cancers than Chemotherapy
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 9th, 2013
Killing Off Bat Colonies Does Not Stem the Spread of Rabies
Culling entire populations has been attempted as a possible solution
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 9th, 2013
Environmental Noise Pollution Can Lead to Hearing Loss
In some extreme cases, this type of pollution can even kill
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 7th, 2013
Two JPL Cubesats Hitch Ride to Space on Atlas V Rocket
Both are important technology demonstrators, mission controllers say
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 7th, 2013
Cognitive Impairment Can Be Triggered by Herpes Virus Infections
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 3rd, 2013
Energy Drinks Make Alcohol Issues Worse
Teens and young adults consume both increasingly often
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 20th, 2013
Brain Structure Changes After Using Pain Pills
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 19th, 2013
Exposure to Phthalates Can Trigger Premature Births
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 6th, 2013
How Trees Use Ants to Defend Themselves During Droughts
A truly symbiotic relationship was discovered in a new study
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 5th, 2013
Gut Microbes May Play a Role in Certain Cancers
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation