A new test apparatus developed by Purdue researchers allows for faster, more precise MRI scans without causing discomfort to patients. The system enables doctors to gather images from previously hard-to-scanned areas like the liver and view transient phenomena like cardiac activity in a noninvasive way.
A comprehensive 23-year study of the Kibale rain forest in Uganda reveals that heavy logging severely reduces species diversity and hinders forest recovery. Sustainable logging is only viable if tree falls are spaced far apart, limited to large trees, and harvested with minimal machinery.
A major new study shows that good early child care helps rather than hinders infants' and toddlers' thinking and language development up to age 3. The research found that quality child care matters, even when other family variables are considered.
A research team at Colorado State University predicts that the 1997 hurricane season will be above average, with 11 tropical storms expected to form. The team expects seven of these storms to become hurricanes, with three becoming major hurricanes, which cause 75% of all storm-spawned damage.
Research reveals family characteristics and early child care experiences have a greater impact on the mother-child relationship than non-maternal child care. High-quality care reduces negative effects, but family traits and child temperaments play a significant role.