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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
Bilingual immigrants are healthier, in Rice University study
Bilingual immigrants are healthier than immigrants who speak only one language, according to new research from sociologists at Rice University.
March 15, 2012
Menopause ‘brain fog’ confirmed
Difficulties that many women describe as "brain fog" around menopause are real, according to a study in the journal of the North American Menopause Society.
March 14, 2012
Origami-inspired paper sensor could test for malaria and HIV for less than 10 cents
Inspired by origami, chemists at UT Austin developed a 3-D paper sensor that may be able to test for diseases such as malaria and HIV for less than 10 cents.
March 13, 2012
Nanoparticle fuel cell reactions aided by gold
Chemists at Brown University have created a nanoparticle fuel cell that reportedly performs better than others. The key is the addition of gold.
March 12, 2012
Monkeys in captivity get attention from researchers
Researchers in the UK aim to promote the welfare of common marmoset monkeys in captivity through the launch of a new website, www.marmosetcare.com.
March 9, 2012
Sunken ironclad sailors may be identified
Two sailors' remains were recovered from the USS Monitor ironclad may be a step closer to being identified thanks to a Texas A&M researcher.
March 6, 2012
Distant galaxy cluster may shed light on early universe
Study of a distant galaxy cluster may shed light on the nature of the early universe, a group of scientists meeting at Texas A&M say.
March 6, 2012
Endangered African monkey suggests troubles from warming climate
An endangered African monkey in a rainforest is providing a look into our climatic future through its DNA. Vegetation changes may cause population drop.
March 1, 2012
