Researchers at Boston University found that introducing background noise can enhance a person's ability to feel subtle stimuli. The study suggests potential applications for clinical treatment and developing tactile interfaces for telerobotics and virtual environments.
A University of Wyoming professor and specialist in forensic anthropology is leading an effort to study the Kennewick Man skeleton, believed to be over 9,300 years old, before its reburial. The team of scientists hopes to gain insights into human evolution and population change in North America, which could shed light on the bone struc...
The U.S. National Science Foundation is supporting over 145 Antarctic investigations this season, focusing on carbon cycling in the Southern Ocean, deicing dynamics of sea life, archea ecology, UV-B impact on terrestrial plants, and drilling an ice dome in West Antarctica.
A new blood test called troponin T has been shown to be a powerful indicator of how injured a heart is, especially in patients with no clear signs of trouble. The study found that patients with high troponin T levels are more likely to die within a month, and the test may save thousands of lives annually.
Cryosurgery has been used to treat prostate and skin cancers, but recently began treating advanced liver cancer. The procedure freezes tumors using liquid nitrogen, with Emory University Hospital as one of the few medical centers offering it.
Scientists have documented the invasion of a single-celled amoeba-like organism, Trochammina hadai, into San Francisco Bay, raising concerns about the impact on native species and ecosystem. The introduction of exotic microorganisms is a growing problem in US waters, with potential consequences for harbors and waterways.
Scientists have identified a human protein that allows herpes simplex virus to penetrate into lymphocytes, a key step in understanding recurrent herpetic disease. This breakthrough discovery may lead to the development of new classes of antiviral drugs.
The Weizmann Institute groundwater sampler, MLS, tracks microscopic particles to assess pollution spread and identify contaminated layers. It has been used to study the saltiness of the Sea of Galilee and help pinpoint areas where bacteria can clean up pollutants.
A University of Florida scientist has discovered that ancient oysters grew faster over time, revealing a key mechanism in the evolution of larger animal species. This finding challenges the long-held assumption that gradual growth drove evolutionary changes.