In contrast to a toothed whale, which retains teeth that aid in capturing prey, a living baleen whale (e.g., blue whale, fin whale, humpback, bowhead) has lost…
A new study soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics examines the relationship between pet ownership and eczema. Researchers found that dog ownership…
A new report from The Commonwealth Fund provides recommendations for state and federal policymakers as they design and implement the new health insurance…
Hosted by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), this lecture commemorates the historic Brown v. Board of Education decision of the U.S. Supreme…
And yet according to a story in last month's Supply Chain Digest, research shows that large companies encounter a major supply chain disruption every four to…
By observing cloud shape, size and movement, the system provides a way for utility companies to predict and prepare for fluctuations in power output due to…
Most people detect a distinct sulfurous odor in their urine shortly after eating asparagus. However, there are some who seemingly do not notice the unpleasant…
Chimpanzees and people pass this “mark” test — they obviously recognize their own reflection and make funny faces, look at a temporary mark that the scientists…
“Using this treatment in people infected with meningitis has been under debate because in a few large studies it was shown to be ineffective,” said study…
Representing a relatively new phenomenon in shopping, digital coupons show great promise for revolutionizing couponing.In studying the marketing and usability…
The Particular GmbH is a new spin-off firm from the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH), which was started by two LZH scientists. Particular uses a new laser…
X-ray examination of all women’s breasts with the aim of discovering breast cancer, so-called mammography screening, saves the lives of many women each year in…
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers, affecting up to one in eight women during their lives in Europe, the UK and USA. Large population studies such…
In addition, the experts will be showing the professional audience processes to laser weld plastics for medical components without leaving welding seams as…
Thanks to the use of strong and stiff DuPont™ SentryGlas® interlayers, the glazing – which reaches up to the carriage’s ceiling – can be produced at a very low…
A large section of northwestern Harris County – particularly the Jersey Village area – is sinking rapidly, according to a University of Houston (UH) geologist…