How vision captures sound now somewhat uncertain Duke study finds neurons can use 2 different strategies when responding to sound DURHAM, N.C. -- When listening to someone speak, we also rely on lip-reading and gestures to help us understand what the person is saying. To ...

Thousands of potentially harmful natural gas leaks found in Washington, DC High levels of natural gas are escaping from the aging pipes beneath the streets of the nation's capital, creating potentially harmful concentrations in some locations, a new study ...

Narcissism and leadership: Does it work to be a jerk? University of NebResearch finds leaders benefit from a certain amount of vanity Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 16, 2014 -- Ask most workers if they've ever had a narcissist for a boss and you'll hear stories of leaders ...

Researchers target sea level rise to save years of archaeological evidence TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Prehistoric shell mounds found on some of Florida's most pristine beaches are at risk of washing away as the sea level rises, wiping away thousands of years of ...

Research finds finds potential treatment for drug-resistant H7N9 influenza virus Project supported by the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The novel avian H7N9 influenza virus has caused more than 130 human infections ...

CCNY team models sudden thickening of complex fluids Levich Institute simulation of discontinuous shear thickening could lead to improved processing of materials in suspension Because many materials are handled in industrial applications as suspensions, engineers ...

Study: University rankings influence number and competitiveness of applicants WASHINGTON, D.C., January 16, 2014 - How universities fare on reputational quality-of-life and academic rankings – such as those published by the Princeton Review or U.S. ...

Stem cell therapy following meniscus knee surgery may reduce pain, restore meniscus First study of its kind found no 'clinically important' safety issues with treatment Rosemont, Ill.─A single stem cell injection following meniscus knee ...

Cleveland Clinic, CWRU School of Medicine team discovers key mechanisms to inhibit Findings could lead to life-saving treatments to fight tumor metastasis A team of researchers from the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve School of Medicine ...

Warning! Warning labels can be dangerous to your health Tel Aviv University research shows that some warning labels can make products like cigarettes more appealing Many products, like cigarettes and medications, are stamped with warning labels alerting ...

A CNIO study finds a 'molecular scaffolding' that maintains skin structure and organisation The connection between 2 different cell components -- microtubules and cell-cell junctions -- holds skin stem cells together to support skin architecture The ...

Soil microbes alter DNA in response to warming As scientists forecast the impacts of climate change, one missing piece of the puzzle is what will happen to the carbon in the soil and the microbes that control the fate of this carbon as the planet ...

Fires in South Australia Jan. 16, 2014 According to ABC News Channel 24 in Australia: "The Country Fire Service is battling several bushfires across South Australia, one of which threatened a house." All of the fires are bushfires which are being fueled by grass ...

NASA sees deadly System 91W still soaking Philippines The tropical low pressure area known as System 91W that has been plaguing the central and southern Philippines for the last couple of days continues to bring floods and heavy rainfall today, January 16. NASA's ...

Dartmouth, other researchers report new method to detect key indicator of heart diseases New dye is more effective in detecting, measuring unique lipid in cell membranes A team that includes Dartmouth College researchers has discovered a new way to detect cardiolipin, ...

Ice-loving sea anemones discovered in Antarctica ANDRILL team discovers new species living beneath the Ross Ice Shelf Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 16, 2014 -- Using a camera-equipped robot to explore beneath the Ross Ice Shelf off Antarctica, scientists and engineers with ...

NASA catches development of Tropical Cyclone 09S in Southern Indian Ocean The ninth tropical cyclone of the Southern Indian Ocean season was born hours after NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead and gathered important infrared data on the developing storm. NASA's ...

Understanding collective animal behavior may be in the eye of the computer International research team headed by NYU's Maurizio Porfiri demonstrates breakthrough in machine learning No machine is better at recognizing patterns ...

Breast cancer cells disguise themselves as neurons to cause brain tumors New City of Hope research explains how breast cancer becomes brain cancer years after initial diagnosis DUARTE, Calif. – Treatment and "cure" of breast cancer doesn't ensure that the disease won't spread to ...

Heavy drinking in middle age may speed memory loss by up to 6 years in men Study finds moderate drinking may not harm memory and executive function MINNEAPOLIS – Middle-aged men who drink more than 36 grams of alcohol, or two and a half US drinks per day, may ...

Dolphin-power sufficient for propulsion without tricks Gray's paradox laid to rest When Mr E. F. Thompson stood on a ship cruising through the Indian Ocean in the 1930s and observed a dolphin speed past the vessel in 7 seconds, he had no idea that this ...

Camera-carrying falcons reveal mystery of raptor pursuit Falcons head off prey for interception Hurtling through the air, a falcon locks its sights onto a victim as they engage in mortal combat. Intrigued by how flocks of birds respond to aerial attack, ...

No evidence of survival advantage for type 2 diabetes patients who are overweight or obese Boston, MA - Being overweight or obese does not lead to improved survival among patients with type 2 diabetes. The large-scale study led by Harvard School of Public ...

New drug combo cures toughest cases of hepatitis C, hints to future injection-free therapies Study shows safe and simpler treatment for potentially deadly, liver-damaging disease Efforts to cure hepatitis C, the liver-damaging infectious disease that has for years ...

Heart attack damage slashed with microparticle therapy First therapy to target damage after heart attack could transform field CHICAGO --- After a heart attack, much of the damage to the heart muscle is caused by inflammatory cells that rush to the scene of ...