Supercrystal: A hidden phase of matter created by a burst of light
'Frustration' plus a pulse of laser light resulted in a stable 'supercrystal.'
Taking statins for heart disease cuts risk in half, yet only 6 percent of...
A new study finds that taking statins for heart disease cuts risk of second serious event in half, yet only 6 percent of patients...
How a positive work environment leads to feelings of inclusion among employees
Fostering an inclusive work environment can lead to higher satisfaction, innovation, trust and retention among employees, according to new research.
Common treatment for multiple sclerosis may prolong life
Researchers have found that a widely prescribed drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with longer survival for patients.
Molecular motors run in unison in a metal-organic framework
For molecular motors to be exploited effectively, they need to be able to operate in unison. However, integrating billions of these nanometre-sized motors into...
Key to common cancer pathway
Cancer researchers report the discovery of an unexpected regulator of the critical protein protein p53, opening the door to the development of drugs that...
Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgia
For the first time, researchers have evidence that fibromyalgia can be reliably detected in blood samples -- work they hope will pave the way...
Surgery using ultrasound energy found to treat high blood pressure
A one-off operation that targets the nerves connected to the kidney has been found to maintain reduced blood pressure in hypertension patients for at...
Lowering blood pressure prevents worsening brain damage in elderly
Elderly people with high blood pressure, or hypertension, who took medicine to keep their 24-hour systolic blood pressure around 130 mm Hg for three...
New global standard counts the cost of environmental damage
Environmental damage costs society enormous amounts of money -- and often leaves future generations to foot the bill. Now, a new ISO standard will...
