Science Blog

Monday th 14th of December 2015

Q&A: MIT’s Scott Aaronson on Google’s new quantum-computing paper - 08:51

U mad bro? Computers now know when you’re angry - 08:50

Millet: The missing link in humans’ transition from hunter-gatherer to farmer - 08:50

Saturday th 12th of December 2015

Suicide gene therapy kills prostate tumor cells - 12:21

Friday th 11th of December 2015

When brain metabolism dips, desire goes up in monkeys on ‘female Viagra’ - 13:31

Healthy or Sick? Tiny Cell Bubbles May Hold the Answer - 11:41

Scientists reveal brain circuit mechanisms underlying arousal regulation - 11:40

Walnuts Have Fewer Calories than the Label Suggests - 11:40

‘Kill switches’ shut down engineered bacteria - 08:36

Thursday th 10th of December 2015

The first plasma: the Wendelstein 7-X fusion device is now in operation - 19:50

A ‘ghost from the past’ recalls the infancy of the Milky Way - 16:32

Plant compound found in spices and herbs increases brain connections - 15:32

Sensation-seeking, reward sensitivity and early cannabis use - 15:31

LSD changes consciousness by reorganizing human brain networks - 15:31

Tuesday th 8th of December 2015

Research looks at impact of hedge fund activism - 11:50

Blame your parents if you make impulsive choices - 11:50

‘Rescued’ drug ebselen could be safer treatment for bipolar disorder - 11:50

Monday th 7th of December 2015

Common treatment for prostate cancer appears to double Alzheimer’s risk - 18:21

Home-delivered meals reduce loneliness, study finds - 18:20

Book Review: Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs by Lisa Randall - 13:10

A new way to deliver microRNAs for cancer treatment - 12:42

Stretchable hydrogel electronics - 12:42

Scientists solve mystery of arsenic release into groundwater - 12:41

Scientists develop ‘Shazam for earthquakes’ - 12:41

Study undercuts idea that ‘Medieval Warm Period’ was global - 12:41

Friday th 4th of December 2015

‘Purity’ Of Tumor Samples May Significantly Bias Genomic Analyses - 12:02

Genetics of heart defects and neurodevelopment disorders linked - 12:01

Rudeness at work is contagious - 12:01

First worldwide survey of religion and science: No, not all scientists are atheists - 12:00

Effective policing depends on public trust, science shows - 12:00

Thursday th 3rd of December 2015

Twitter data can make roads safer during inclement weather - 10:56

Scientists find ‘Cosmic Web’ holding the universe together - 10:55

Tuning chocolate flavor through yeast research - 10:23

Consumer rage on the rise - 10:22

Color affects ethical judgments of brands - 10:21

Cosmic Radio Bursts yield first clues about their origins - 10:21

Potentially dangerous molecules detected in e-cigarette aerosols - 10:21

Tuesday th 1st of December 2015

Researchers Confirm Original Blood Vessels in 80 Million-Year-Old Fossil - 12:40

Blocking a single molecule defeats chronic fear - 12:40

Unfriending on Facebook more likely from politically active users - 12:40

Monday th 30th of November 2015

Neuroscientists identify neural patterns birds use to learn their songs. - 12:20

Missing link between turbulence in collapsing star, hypernovae and gamma-ray bursts - 11:50

Black women less likely to benefit from early chemotherapy - 11:50

DNA repair factor linked to breast cancer may also play a role in Alzheimer’s - 10:50

Aspirin targets key protein in neurodegenerative diseases - 10:50

Beware, asthma sufferers: Migraines may worsen - 10:50

Imaging identifies cartilage regeneration in long-distance runners - 10:50

A horse’s eye view: Does a pony see what we see? - 10:50

Sunday th 29th of November 2015

Connecting Overeating, Emotions and Cognitive Control in Young Children - 11:00

NSF research finds way to withhold cancer cells’ favorite food - 11:00