Using an atom interferometer, scientists have tested one of the foundations of Einstein’s general theory of relativity: that time slows down in a gravitational field. Their experiment proves that Einstein was correct with 10,000 times more precision than previous experiments. They achieve this precision by comparing the interference between matter waves separated by 4/1000 inch.
New research shows people who regularly take ibuprofen may reduce their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study.
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Scientists have shown that by directing gold nanoparticles into the nuclei of cancer cells, they can not only prevent them from multiplying, but can kill them where they lurk.
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Researchers have discovered that a protein called B1N1 is necessary for the heart to contract. The findings shed light not only on what makes a heart beat but also on heart failure, a disease where cardiac cells are no longer able to contract and pump blood through the body.
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The surface area and conductivity of a lattice-like Nanonet coated with silicon particles proves to be a high-performing anode material for Lithium-ion batteries, researchers report.
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People who are usually happy, enthusiastic and content are less likely to develop heart disease than those who tend not to be happy, according to a major new study.
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New findings from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory have provided a major advance in understanding a type of supernova critical for studying the dark energy that astronomers think pervades the universe. The results show mergers of two dense stellar remnants are the likely cause of many of the supernovae that have been used to measure the [...]
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A signaling protein that is key in orchestrating the body’s overall immune response has an important localized role in fighting bacterial infection and inflammation in the intestinal tract, according to a new study.
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Frying meat on a gas burner may be more harmful to health than using an electric burner, because of the type of fumes it produces, suggests new research.
A simple and cheap way of making vaccines stable — even at tropical temperatures — has now been developed. The technology has the potential to revolutionize vaccination efforts, particularly in the developing world, by removing the need for fridges, freezers and associated health infrastructure.
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