04 Apr, 2014 | by Labroots
Big Bang Theory Gets a BoostResearchers claim that they have discovered evidence that proves the universe was created in only a matter of a split second. The discovery is based on an idea called âCosmic Inflationâ -- a different take on the Big Bang theory. The experiment that led to the discovery was conducted by a team of astronomers with John Kovac from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics leading the team....... Read More
01 Apr, 2014 | by Labroots
Archeologists’ Discovery Proves Cancer Not a New WorryThe discovery of a 3,000 year-old human skeleton is proof that cancer is not a modern-day illness. Originally reported in the academic journal PLOS ONE, the discovery was made by a Durham University PhD student in a tomb in modern Sudan in 2013. The most complete skeleton this old with metastatic cancer dates back to 1200BC. A Science Daily news article explains that the skeleton was that of a young...... Read More
28 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Not feeling well? Maybe this will helpWhen it comes to advancing medical technology, the family dog isnât the first thing that comes to mind. But that is exactly what is on the mind of Professor Daniel Mills from the UKâs University of Lincolnâs School of Life Sciences and his colleague Dr. Sophie Hall. In an article that appeared in a recent issue of the Veterinary Record, they discuss the therapeutic effects of companion animals,...... Read More
27 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Some Bird Species Found to Have Body Fat HormoneSome species of birds have long been a mystery in their behaviors. Thanks to a discovery made by University of Akron researchers, there is now believed to be an explanation for how sea birds fly over 80,000 miles during their migration from the North Pole to the South Pole, and the Emperor penguin is able to incubate eggs for months without eating, in spite of the conditions in the Antarctic winter....... Read More
26 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
The Nose Knows More than Originally ThoughtWhile most of us realize that there are different smells that we are familiar with, both good and bad, a new study has shown that humans are capable of distinguishing at least 1 trillion different odors. This number is exponentially greater than the largest guestimate of 10,000. The results of the study was printed in a number of science articles after molecular neurobiologist Leslie Vosshall of the...... Read More
25 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Mice Shed Gene to Lose WeightWhat would be a dream come true to many people has proven to be a reality in mice. An article in Science News reports on how mice have the ability to shed a gene, FAT10, to help them lose body fat. Even more amazing, those mice that dropped weight in this way were also shown to add to their lifespan. A study performed by scientists at Yale School of Medicine, led by Allon Canaan, was originally reported...... Read More
20 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Scientists Develop Acoustic Cloaking DeviceEngineers from Duke University have made the first three-dimensional acoustic cloak. With some perforated sheets of plastic and some serious number crunching, they made the device which reroutes sound waves to give the impression that the cloak and anything beneath it are not really there. According to the article in Science Daily news, the acoustic cloaking device works regardless of the direction...... Read More
19 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Easier Methods for Building New DrugsA new method has been developed to allow scientists to modify organic molecules that will have a significant impact on the possibility for developing new pharmaceuticals, as well as making existing ones better. A Science Daily news article explains that the innovation made by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has made it easier to modify existing organic compounds through a process...... Read More
18 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
FDA Approves Headband to Reduce Incidence of Migraine HeadachesRelief could be available to the millions of people who suffer from migraines. The Food and Drug Administration has given their approval to the first device used in the prevention of migraines, exciting news that could seriously impact thousands of people. The device is called Cefaly and it looks a little like a headband that a super hero might wear. It runs on a battery and rests across the forehead...... Read More
13 Mar, 2014 | by Labroots
Healthy diet may prevent dementia in later yearsLooks like your mother knew what she was talking about when she told you to eat your vegetables. According to a recent study published at the University of Eastern Finland, developing a habit of eating fruits and vegetables can pay dividends in later years. The results of the study showed that those who ate the healthiest diet at an average age of 50 years had an almost 90 percent lower risk in a 14-year...... Read More