A hole in the historic record of dinosaurs may have just been filled thanks to the finding of a new species that experts are calling a “Frankenstein’s monster.” The odd beast had the looks of … Read more
Compounds found in the common desert creosote bush show strong anti-parasite action against two deadly bugs: One responsible for Giardia infections and an amoeba behind a lethal form of encephalitis. The compounds could let researchers … Read more
Call it a self-fulfilling prophecy: Husbands who gripe that their wives spend too much — whether true or not — are likely to money and marriage troubles thereafter. Brigham Young University researchers along with those … Read more
High-speed trains have been part of the landscape, a fixture, if you will, since 1934, with Pennsylvania Railroad’s (PRR) model GG1 electric locomotive whose top speed was 100 miles per hour and for a non-electric, … Read more
Scientists have found a way to boost the antibacterial activity of an antimicrobial peptide originating from a spider, according to a recent publication in the journal ACS Chemical Biology. With increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance … Read more
A cancer diagnosis is an awful thing. Cancer isn’t simply devastating news for the patient – its consequences ripple through groups of family and friends spreading fear and uncertainty of what the future will bring. … Read more
Levitation techniques are no longer confined to the laboratory thanks to University of Bristol engineers who have developed an easier way for suspending matter in mid-air by developing a 3D-printed acoustic levitator. This new technique, … Read more
After herpesviruses infect a cell, their genomes are assembled into specialized protein structures called nucelosomes. Many cellular enzyme complexes can modulate these structures to either promote or inhibit the progression of infection. Scientists studying how … Read more
Detecting potential threats is part of the job for police officers, military personnel and security guards. Terrorist attacks and bombings at concerts, sporting events and airports underscore the need for accurate and reliable threat detection. … Read more
Lower levels of brain activity during childhood may lead to decreased self-control and, eventually, delinquent behavior in adolescence, according to a new study published by a team of researchers from FIU and the University of … Read more
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