Frigate birds were already known for their ability to fly continuously for weeks without landing. A telemetric study of their trajectory and flight strategy has just revealed that they can …read more Source:: Science
Month: July 2016
3-D paper-based microbial fuel cell operating under continuous flow condition
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•A team of researchers has demonstrated a proof-of-concept three-dimensional paper-based microbial fuel cell (MFC) that could take advantage of capillary action to guide the liquids through the MFC system and …read more Source:: Science
Cravings for high-calorie foods may be switched off in the brain by new supplement
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•Eating a type of powdered food supplement, based on a molecule produced by bacteria in the gut, reduces cravings for high-calorie foods such as chocolate, cake and pizza, a new …read more Source:: Science
Spiderweb galaxy: Watery dew drops surrounding dusty spider’s web
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•Astronomers have spotted glowing droplets of condensed water in the distant Spiderweb Galaxy — but not where they expected to find them. Detections show that the water is located far …read more Source:: Science
Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may increase autism spectrum and hyperactivity symptoms in children
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•A new study has found that paracetamol (acetaminophen), which is used extensively during pregnancy, has a strong association with autism spectrum symptoms in boys and for both genders in relation …read more Source:: Science