In a surprising marriage of science and art, researchers have developed a system for converting the molecular structures of proteins,…
Bystanders will intervene to help victims of aggressive public disputes
Bystanders will intervene in nine out of 10 public fights to help victims of aggression and violence reveals the largest…
Injury more likely due to abuse when child was with male caregiver
The odds of child physical abuse vs. accidental injury increased substantially when the caregiver at the time of injury was…
Heart risk raised by sitting in front of the TV, not by sitting at work
Sitting while watching television, but not sitting at work, is associated with a greater risk of heart attack, stroke, or…
Snails show that variety is the key to success if you want to remember more
Neuroscientists have revealed the factors that impact on memory interference, showing that a change is as good as a rest…
Are testosterone-boosting supplements effective? Not likely
Research points toward t-boosting supplements as having little or no known effect.
Cascade exacerbates storage diseases
In rare, hereditary storage diseases such as Sandhoff’s disease or Tay-Sachs syndrome, the metabolic waste from accumulating gangliosides cannot be…
To increase bike commuters, look to neighborhoods
People agree that bike commuting improves health, reduces air pollution and eases traffic, a recent survey suggests. But that wasn’t…
Diving into water treatment strategies for swimming pools
With summer in full swing, many people are cooling off in swimming pools. However, some of the substances that are…
Professors need to be entertaining to prevent students from watching YouTube in class
Students think it is instructors’ responsibility to ensure they don’t surf the web in class, according to a new study.