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![Babies begin assimilating language before they are even born, according to a study that was published in the journal Acta Paediatrica. Work conducted in American and Sweden […]](/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Babies begin language learning in the womb")
Babies begin language learning in the womb
Posted on January 6, 2013 | No CommentsBabies begin assimilating language before they are even born, according to a study that was published in the journal Acta Paediatrica. Work conducted in American and Sweden […] -
![Geologists in the US and India have predicted the arrival of a devastating earthquake in the Himalayas. The grim outlook includes possible deaths of around […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x1691-115x115.jpg "Himalayas should brace for ‘mega-quake’")
Himalayas should brace for ‘mega-quake’
Posted on January 6, 2013 | 3 CommentsGeologists in the US and India have predicted the arrival of a devastating earthquake in the Himalayas. The grim outlook includes possible deaths of around […] -
The taste of hot chocolate depends on the cup colour
Posted on January 6, 2013 | No CommentsNew research has shown that hot chocolate tastes better when it is in an orange or cream cup, compared to a white or red one. […] -
‘Molecular Levers’ Could Help Scientists Develop New Materials
Posted on December 31, 2012 | No CommentsWhen molecules undergo a force, bonds often weaken or break apart. But scientists have discovered a scenario in which the application of force could actually […] -
Stagnant crop yields in the world’s most populous countries
Posted on December 30, 2012 | No CommentsProduction of key crops such as rice, wheat and maize has failed to increase in India and China, according to a study published recently in […] -
Cancer pathway enzyme identified
Posted on December 30, 2012 | No CommentsA huge challenge posed by any cancer is the danger of metastasis and possible resurgence following treatment. Recent work has identified the enzyme involved in […] -
Links between a key immune protein and depression
Posted on December 29, 2012 | No CommentsA study carried out in Denmark has revealed a possible relationship involving a fundamental immune protein and the risk of developing depression. The work has […] -
Earth sized planets discovered around neighbouring star
Posted on December 24, 2012 | No CommentsThe star τau Ceti has been the subject of a pioneering new study investigating stellar jitter, or to you and me, stellar noise. This study […] -
New Combination of Treatments Could Help Combat Deadly Melanoma
Posted on December 23, 2012 | No CommentsScientists at Manchester University may have identified a new way of treating deadly melanoma cancer. They discovered that MITF (a protein which helps cells to […] -
And the award goes to…
Posted on December 23, 2012 | No CommentsThis week, the British Pharmacological Society announced its Drug Discovery of the year – this award will be awarded on an annual basis from now […] -
![Scientists from the University of California, San Diego have developed small, transportable sensors which allow users to access real-time measurements of air quality on their […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen-Shot-2012-02-20-at-23.12.28-115x115.png "New sensors allow air quality to be monitored on smart phones")
New sensors allow air quality to be monitored on smart phones
Posted on December 23, 2012 | No CommentsScientists from the University of California, San Diego have developed small, transportable sensors which allow users to access real-time measurements of air quality on their […] -
Myostatin and muscle loss
Posted on December 21, 2012 | No CommentsA group from Nanyang Technological University, having investigated the trend of muscle loss seen in certain chronic conditions, has identified the molecule myostatin as a […] -
![Scientists at the University of British Columbia have been able to use eye tracking technology to establish two factors needed to predict who might emerge […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x169-115x115.jpg "Choosing a leader – dominance over skills")
Choosing a leader – dominance over skills
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 1 CommentScientists at the University of British Columbia have been able to use eye tracking technology to establish two factors needed to predict who might emerge […] -
Microchoreography: Researchers use synthetic molecule to guide cellular movement
Posted on December 11, 2012 | 1 CommentJohns Hopkins researchers have used a small synthetic molecule to stimulate cells to move and change shape, bypassing the cells’ usual way of sensing and […]
