Taming The Photon
In recent times, new types of light sources have been developed that emit photons one by one. Experiments with such…
Infinite Entropy Mooted As Universal Panacea
The big bang could be a regular event in the natural evolution of the universe that happens repeatedly over incredibly…
Nano-Fabric Reveals Unique Properties
Researchers from the UK and Russia have unveiled – in the journal Science – the world’s first single-atom-thick fabric. The…
Male Scientists Not So Manly
A survey of academics at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom has found that male scientists typically have…
Chinese Herbal Remedy Set To Tackle Cancer
A group of cancer-fighting compounds derived from a substance used in ancient Chinese medicine will be developed for potential use…
New Slant On Solar Sail
Trips to distant parts of the solar system could become commonplace with magnetized-beam plasma propulsion, or mag-beam, said Robert Winglee,…
One Third Of Amphibian Species May Disappear
Amphibian species are under unprecedented assault and are experiencing tens of thousands of years worth of extinctions in just a…
Possible Surge In CO2 From Arctic Soil
Despite sub-zero temperatures, the Earth’s warming north may add more carbon to the atmosphere from soil, accelerating climate warming further.…
Constant Activity Of Visual Cortex Surprises Scientists
Researchers at the University of Rochester have found that roughly 80 percent of our cognitive power may be cranking away…
Chemosignal Unlocks Sexual Desire In Women
Breastfeeding women and their infants produce apheromone-like chemical that increases sexual desire among other women, according to researchers at the…
Arctic Sea Ice Continues To Disappear
Researchers from the University of Colorado have found that the extent of Arctic sea ice is continuing its rapid decline.…
Stress And Aggression Reinforce Each Other
The key to stopping the cycle of violence may lie in the nervous system. There seems to be a fast,…
Mechanical Memory Set For Comeback
A Boston University research team led by physicist Pritiraj Mohanty has updated a retro technology in a bid to build…