Optimism avoids procrastination | daily science
People with an optimistic outlook about the future are less likely to procrastinate severely, according to new research from the… Read More »Optimism avoids procrastination | daily science
The inability of the fat molecule to bind with a shape-changing protein in the cells’ powerhouse is linked to an inherited metabolic disease
By studying mutations in yeast and human cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have discovered that biochemical bonds between… Read More »The inability of the fat molecule to bind with a shape-changing protein in the cells’ powerhouse is linked to an inherited metabolic disease
Simply observing the natural world in urban areas can generate benefits
New eye-tracking research has shown that simply looking at natural elements during urban walks can offer significant mental health benefits.… Read More »Simply observing the natural world in urban areas can generate benefits
Basic income can double global GDP while reducing carbon emissions
Giving a regular cash payment to the entire world’s population has the potential to increase global gross domestic product (GDP)… Read More »Basic income can double global GDP while reducing carbon emissions
Antioxidant gel preserves islet function after pancreas removal
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new antioxidant biomaterial that could one day provide much-needed relief to people living… Read More »Antioxidant gel preserves islet function after pancreas removal
Online Career Education Works for Complex Topics
Online education is effective in teaching complicated topics like quantum information science (QIS) to high school science teachers, according to… Read More »Online Career Education Works for Complex Topics
Silkworms Help Develop Better Organ-Like Tissues in Labs
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed an ultrathin silk-based membrane that can be used in organ-on-a-chip models to better… Read More »Silkworms Help Develop Better Organ-Like Tissues in Labs
Nanoparticles: risk for babies in the womb
Human life begins with a single egg that grows into a human being with trillions of cells. To ensure that… Read More »Nanoparticles: risk for babies in the womb
Could taking certain medications reduce the risk of a brain aneurysm rupturing?
A new study suggests that people taking some common medications may have a lower risk of suffering a hemorrhagic stroke… Read More »Could taking certain medications reduce the risk of a brain aneurysm rupturing?
Oral insulin drops offer relief to diabetes patients
Diabetes rates continue to rise: 11.7 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. At UBC, scientists have created a painless… Read More »Oral insulin drops offer relief to diabetes patients