A plane has to be going pretty fast for a mere raindrop to crack its windshield, but it can happen.…
Zooming into cilia sheds light into blinding diseases
A new study reveals an unprecedented close-up view of cilia linked to blindness.
New transmission model for Ebola predicted Uganda cases
A new risk assessment model for the transmission of Ebola accurately predicted its spread into the Republic of Uganda, according…
AI blood test can spot signs of brain tumor to speed up diagnosis
Chemical analysis of blood samples, combined with an artificial intelligence program, could speed up the diagnosis of brain tumors.
Childhood chores not related to self-control development
A psychologist is reporting that although assigning household chores is considered an essential component of child-rearing, it turns out they…
Planning to avoid temptations helps in goal pursuit
Proactively planning to manage temptations may be more effective than simply responding to temptation when it arises, researchers say.
Medical News Today: What is the soft palate?
The soft palate is the muscular part of the roof of the mouth. This article provides a diagram of the…
Medical News Today: Hair follicles can be a site of origin for melanoma
Using a new mouse model of human melanoma, scientists show how the aggressive skin cancer can start in immature, pigment…
Nanoparticle orientation offers a way to enhance drug delivery
Engineers have shown that they can enhance the performance of drug-delivery nanoparticles by controlling an inherent trait of chemical structures,…
Physical activity may protect against new episodes of depression
Increased levels of physical activity can significantly reduce the odds of depression, even among people who are genetically predisposed to…