With schools closed and temperatures well below zero, one family learned some hard lessons about the scientific process.
We Tried 5 Cold-Weather Experiments. Instant Slushies, Frozen Bubbles and More.
With schools closed and temperatures well below zero, one family learned some hard lessons about the scientific process.
Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath included spike in heart disease hospitalizations
Hospitalizations for cardiovascular disease rose precipitously in Orleans and Jefferson parishes after Hurricane Katrina. The increase in rates lasted for…
Treatment for obesity and fatty liver disease may be in reach
Researchers have discovered 27 new molecules. These molecules all activate a special protein called PPAR-delta and have the potential to…
Scientists shed light on processes behind age-related decline in brain structures
Aging can cause damage to support cells in the white matter, which in turn may lead to damage in the…
Sleep apnea creates gaps in life memories
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is estimated to affect over 936 million people worldwide, and people with OSA are known to…
Children exposed to air pollution at school may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity
Exposure to air pollution, particularly at school, could be associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity during childhood.
High-dose radiation therapy improves long-term survival in patients with stage-IV cancers, trial finds
The first report from a phase II, multi-center clinical trial indicates that a newer, more aggressive form of radiation therapy…
New knowledge could help predict and prevent depression
Researchers have demonstrated that people with the highest genetic propensity are over two and a half times as likely to…
Risk aversion rises with violent crime
Fear in the wake of violent conflicts causes people to take fewer risks, which may come at the expense of…