Researchers from Wharton and UCLA suggest that shoppers consume more items purchased on sale at local stores to maximize value. The study also proposes a series of questions for shoppers to help them make informed purchasing decisions.
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor has developed a quick and easy test that can analyze thin films used in microelectronics components using an optical method. The device, which uses short laser pulses to generate ultrasonic waves, can measure film thickness to within one layer of atoms in one second.
A new study by the NHLBI suggests that black patients with congestive heart failure are at a higher risk of death and disease progression compared to white patients. The study found significant racial differences in survival rates among patients treated with an ACE inhibitor.
A rigorous evaluation of the hospitalist model is necessary to assess its impact on patient outcomes, costs, and provider satisfaction. The UCSF researchers recommend a comprehensive evaluation framework that includes process and outcome measures.
Researchers at Advanced Viral Research Corp. discovered that Reticulose markedly decreases the production of CCR5 receptors in CD4 positive T-lymphocytes, increasing resistance to HIV infection. This finding may enhance the effectiveness of AIDS cocktails and pave the way for combination therapy.
The President's Information Technology Advisory Committee recommends increasing funding for long-term research programs and computing infrastructures. The committee highlights four areas deserving of increased research funding, including software development and high-end computing.
Climate forecasts can have a mixed impact on different groups, with benefits for large fishing companies and losses for small-scale fishermen. Researchers are calling for better dissemination of climate information to address these issues.
Researchers have developed a new method to engineer glass that can withstand stress without catastrophic failure, reducing the variability in strength. This new approach creates internal compressed layers that stop crack propagation, making the glass more consistent and reliable.
Geneticists at Duke University have discovered the functional interaction between myc and ras, two cancer-related genes. The study found that mutated ras causes myc protein to accumulate in cells, enhancing its growth-promoting abilities.