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Threatened butterflies in Europe
New guidelines on how to save some of Europe’s most threatened butterflies have been published by a team of scientists and Butterfly Conservation Europe.
March 28, 2012
Boy reluctant readers value reading more after using e-readers
Middle-school boys who are reluctant readers take to reading more positively after using e-readers. With girls, the opposite is true.
March 27, 2012
Cancer cell death mystery may be solved
Team discovers mechanism for destroying particular cancer cells. The mystery of cancer cell death may have been solved by these scientists.
March 26, 2012
Size of black holes new theory
Scienties from the UK and Australia have developed a new theory about the size of black holes, as described in a release from the University of Leicester.
March 23, 2012
New type of landform on Mars: sand dunes made of rock
A landform on Mars that is odd and previously unseen could provide a window into its geological history, according to new research by geologists.
March 22, 2012
Monarch butterflies down again this year, says Texas A&M expert
Unlike their colorful wings, the future of Monarch butterflies may not be too bright. Their numbers are expected to be alarmingly down again this year.
March 21, 2012
Avoiding electrolyte failure in nanoscale lithium batteries
Scientists are working toward avoiding electrolyte failure in nanoscale lithium batteries. The results are key to the development of autonomous MEMS.
March 21, 2012
BPA could affect reproductive capabilities, cause infection of the uterus
Researchers found evidence that BPA chemicals could disrupt reproductive chemicals in such a way as to provoke uterine infections.
March 20, 2012
Antivirus and more help combat identity theft
Having antivirus and more on your computer greatly reduces your chances of identity theft, according to a study led by a criminologist.
March 19, 2012
Lyme disease surge predicted for the Northeastern U.S.
Boom-and-bust acorn crops and a decline in mice leave humans vulnerable to infected ticks. Ticks carry Lyme disease, a debilitating disorder in humans.
March 16, 2012
