Early-life Stress Alters more Genes in the Brain than a Head Injury When researchers began investigating whether early-life stress amplifies the effects of a childhood head injury on health and behavior later in life, they discovered something…
How Robots can Assist in the Discovery of Future Solar Energy Robots can help advance the development and utilization of solar energy in a variety of ways. Mapping and surveying: Potential solar energy sites can be…
Surprisingly, Light can cause Water to Evaporate without the use of Heat According to a new study, light can cause evaporation at the interface of water and air in certain conditions without the need for heat. Evaporation…
Human Virome The human virome is a collection of viruses that live in the human body. It refers to the total number of viruses found in and…
Human Microbiome The human microbiome is a collection of trillions of microorganisms that live in various parts of the human body, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other…
Nuclear Proliferation Nuclear proliferation is the spread of nuclear weapons and technology to other countries or non-state actors. It is the spread of nuclear weapons, fissionable material,…
The Effect of Maternal Stress on a Child’s Health during Pregnancy Maternal stress during pregnancy can have a variety of effects on a child’s health and development. The developing fetus is sensitive to hormonal and biochemical…
Green Energy could benefit from a New Battery A chemist imagines a world in which every home is powered by renewable energy stored in batteries. He invented a new battery, which could have…
Melatonin Use is increasing among Teenagers, according to a Study According to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder published in JAMA Pediatrics, nearly one in every five school-aged children and preteens now take…
New Research on Brain Activity explains the benefits of Electroconvulsive Therapy Researchers have shed new light on why electroconvulsive therapy is so effective, a mystery that has baffled doctors and scientists for nearly a century. The…
Radiometry – a branch of science Radiometry is a branch of science concerned with the measurement of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light. It is a collection of techniques for measuring electromagnetic…
Sensitometry – a scientific study of light-sensitive materials Sensitometry is the scientific study of light-sensitive materials, particularly photographic film. It is a branch of photography and imaging science that deals with the measurement…