Is acetaminophen use when pregnant associated with kids’ behavioral problems?
Using the common pain-relieving medication acetaminophen during pregnancy was associated with increased risk for multiple behavioral problems in children, according to an article published...
Transparent wood windows are cooler than glass: Study
This is a wood composite as an energy efficient building material: Guided sunlight transmission and effective thermal insulation.Credit: University of Maryland and Advanced Energy...
Doubling battery power of consumer electronics
SolidEnergy Systems' battery (far right) is twice as energy-dense, yet just as safe and long-lasting as the lithium ion batteries used in consumer electronics....
Diet and exercise can reduce protein build-ups linked to Alzheimer’s, study shows
A study by researchers at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior has found that a healthy diet, regular physical activity and a...
Unhealthy habits cost Canadians six years of life
Unhealthy habits are costing Canadians an estimated six years of life, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine. Researchers found that smoking, poor...
NASA analysis finds July 2016 is warmest on record
July 2016 was the warmest July in 136 years of modern record-keeping, according to a monthly analysis of global temperatures by scientists at NASA’s...
Scientists find a salty way to kill MRSA
Scientists have discovered a new way to attack Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The team, from Imperial College London, has revealed how the bacteria regulates its...
An ancient Mayan Copernicus
The Preface of the Venus Table of the Dresden Codex, first panel on left, and the first three pages of the Table.Credit: Image courtesy...
Prenatal BPA exposure linked to anxiety and depression in boys
BPA is a component of some plastics and is found in food containers, plastic water bottles, dental sealants, and thermal receipt paper. In the...
Methane leaks: A new way to find and fix in real time
Aerial view of a plume of methane leaking from an underground pipeline, as seen with the help of a unique imaging spectrometer that operates...
Season and region of birth linked to heightened childhood celiac disease risk
Circulating viral infections may help explain the temporal and geographical patterns associated with the risk of developing childhood celiac disease, conclude Swedish researchers in...
