Technology
Meet Celeris, the first interactive coastal wave modeling software that runs faster than real-time
Faster than real-time simulation with Celeris, showing wave breaking and refraction near the beach.
Apr 26, 2018
Health
Noninvasive spinal stimulation method enables paralyzed people to regain use of hands
The ability to perform simple daily tasks can make a big difference in people’s lives, especially for those with spinal cord injuries.
Apr 26, 2018
Health
Drinking baking soda could be an inexpensive, safe way to combat autoimmune disease
A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, scientists say.
Apr 25, 2018
Uncategorized
Influence of early humans on mammal biodiversity occurred earlier than previously thought
Giant mammals, such as mammoths, woolly rhinoceros, and sabertooth tigers, once wandered every habitable continent but went extinct.
Apr 25, 2018
Health
Millennials aren't getting the message about sun safety and the dangers of tanning
Many millennials lack knowledge about the importance of sunscreen and continue to tan outdoors in part because of low self-esteem and high rates of narcissism that fuel addictive tanning behavior, a new study from Oregon State University-Cascades has found.
Apr 24, 2018
Life
Landmark paper finds light at end of the tunnel for world's wildlife and wild places
A new WCS paper published in the journal BioScience finds that the enormous trends toward population stabilization, poverty alleviation, and urbanization are…
Apr 24, 2018
Life
First genetic evidence of ongoing mating between 2 distinct species of guenon monkeys
A researcher from Florida Atlantic University is the first to document that two genetically distinct species of guenon monkeys inhabiting Gombe National Park…
Apr 23, 2018
Health
Nicotinamide in aging mice shows some health improvements, but not increased longevity
The supplement nicotinamide (NAM), a form of vitamin B3 and precursor of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), protected the liver function, glucose…
Apr 20, 2018
Health
Light at Night Can Disrupt Circadian Rhythms in Children. Are There Long-Term Risks?
A new scientific study shows that exposure of preschool children to bright electric light in the evening suppresses melatonin production almost completely, an important addition to the growing body of research in this area.
Apr 19, 2018
Brain & Behavior
Digital remains should be treated with the same care and respect as physical remains
From live-streaming funerals to online memorial pages and even chat-bots that use people's social media footprints' to act as online ghosts, the digital afterlife industry (DAI) has become big business.
Apr 18, 2018
Health
Transcendental Meditation empowers disadvantaged Ugandan mothers
A study published today in Health Care for Women International shows how the Transcendental Meditation technique can empower women's lives, using measures of self-efficacy, perceived stress, and mental and physical quality of life.
Apr 18, 2018
Health
Elimination of p63 gene could convert scar tissue into muscle tissue in the heart
Following a heart attack, the parts of the heart muscle that die do not regenerate into new heart tissue and instead are replaced by scar tissue.
Apr 16, 2018
Bloggers
CATS: Tram to operate sans overhead wires; is almost fully recyclable at end of life
Number 38 in the Clean Air Technologies Series. Electric motors are used extensively.
Apr 15, 2018
Bloggers
San Diego regional-transportation-plan-dispute outcome sets precedent for California cities
Going back to an earlier time and as reported on Dec. 9, 2012 in “To meet prescribed emissions-reduction targets, San Diego must get transportation plan right,” I related: “San Diego … has been in the spotlight.
Apr 13, 2018