Archive of articles published on the 8th of February 2012

Research: Neanderthal demise due to many influences, including cultural changes
New study shows Facebook use elevates mood
Scared of a younger rival? Not for some male songbirds
Chlorhexidine umbilical cord care can save newborn lives
Knee replacement may lower a patient's risk for mortality and heart failure
Preventing bacteria from falling in with the wrong crowd could help stop gum disease
NIST report on Texas fire urges firefighters to consider wind effects
Unusual 'collapsing' iron superconductor sets record for its class
NIST provides octagonal window of opportunity for carbon capture
NASA's Chandra finds Milky Way's black hole grazing on asteroids
Heart disease may be a risk factor for prostate cancer
Physical activity yields feelings of excitement, enthusiasm
Will bubble-powered microrockets zoom through the human stomach?
Good timing: NIST/CU collaboration adds timing capability to living cell sensors
Flipping a light switch in the cell: Quantum dots used for targeted neural activation
New NIST 'Cell assay on a chip': Solid results from simple means
Charter service: Encasing the Magna Carta
After-school program can reduce alcohol use among middle school students, study finds
'Shish kebab' structure provides improved form of 'buckypaper'
Study to determine whether fish oil can help prevent psychiatric disorders
New images capture 'stealth merger' of dwarf galaxies
Obstacles no barrier to higher speeds for worms, NYU researchers find
DNA sequencing helps identify cancer cells for immune system attack
Fasting weakens cancer in mice
UCLA scientists strengthen memory by stimulating key site in brain