Andrew N. Hashikawa, M.D., and colleagues surveyed 305 child care centers in metropolitan Milwaukee to see how closely directors followed national guidelines…
A tobacco company's new, dissolvable nicotine pellet–which is being sold as a tobacco product, but which in some cases resembles popular candies–could lead…
The reaction, described in the April 19th issue of Nature Materials, opens the door to the creation of novel functional catalysts and applications in clean…
The USD 4 billion bond matures on June 15, 2012 and carries a coupon of 1.25 %. The reoffer price was set at 99.86 %, corresponding to a yield-pick up of 29.25…
You're at a party on the patio where everyone is marveling at the clear, star-studded night sky. With a new application for the iPhone or iPod Touch, you can…
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common form of adult leukemia, and with an estimated five-year survival rate of 20%, the long-term prognosis for many…
The chemistry between atoms and molecules is strongly determined by their outer electron orbitals, or clouds, which participate in chemical processes. A team…
More than 20 years after the introduction of aquaculture, fish farmers are thriving in Kulekhani, Nepal. Researchers supported by the International Development…
Imparting robots with the grip of their human counterpart demands hands capable of carrying heavy objects as well as placing them carefully and gently. Researchers at Saarland University developed a twisted string actuator for robotic hands that is capable of generating tremendous forces by means of a simple principle, while requiring little space. The catapults of the ancient Romans serve as a model for the artificial muscles….
Rechargeable batteries may soon provide greater energy efficiency not only for road traffic, but also for rail transport. Scientists at the research neutron…
“Asthmatic children in our study who had low levels of vitamin D were more allergic, had poorer lung function and used more medications,” said Dr. Searing….
In this way, the workpiece is held gently, can be machined precisely and is protected from vibrations. The new fixation technology has already been tested in…
A new study examining the geography of human disease, led by Dr. Rob Dunn at North Carolina State University alongside an international team of biologists and…
Current observational tools cannot account for roughly half of the heat that is believed to have built up on Earth in recent years, according to a…
Strawberries are very fragile and highly susceptible to mechanical injury during commercial production. Growers interested in ways to increase profits and…
Packaged fresh-cut grapes are becoming increasingly popular with consumers who like the convenience and health benefits of these ready-to-eat fruits. To keep…
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