First-born children more likely to learn about sex from parents
Birth order may play a significant role in how children learn about sex, especially for boys, according to a new study.
Quantum mechanics work lets oil industry know promise of recovery experiments
Physicists developed detailed quantum mechanical simulations that accurately predict the outcomes of various additive combinations in water used for enhanced oil recovery.
Acne stigma linked to lower overall quality of life, Irish study finds
Many people with acne are negatively impacted by perceived social stigma around the skin condition, a new study from Ireland has found.
Value in unusual type of plant material
Scientists have shown that a recently-discovered variety of lignin called catechyl lignin (C-lignin) has attributes that could make it well-suited as the starting point for a range of bioproducts.
Hidden health problems can appear up to two years after elective hip surgeries
Up to two years following elective, arthroscopic hip surgery, a substantial proportion of patients reported troubling new health issues ranging from sleep problems, to arthritis to cardiovascular dise..
Bacterial protein mimics DNA to sabotage cells’ defenses
Researchers report some of the details of how Salmonella shuts down an immune pathway after infection.
Experimental Martian dirt: $20 a kilogram, plus shipping
A team of astrophysicists has developed a scientifically based, standardized method for creating Martian and asteroid soil known as simulants.
Factors linked to mortality after traumatic brain injury identified
New findings shed light on the potential for strategies for prevention and intervention that could improve longevity and quality of life after traumatic brain injury (TBI).
What Apple’s iPhone eSIM support will mean for you
Apple has included support for an electronic SIM (eSIM) standard in its new iOS 12.1 beta; unlike a physical SIM card in a smartphone, it will allow a user to virtually move between cellular carriers ..
What Apple’s iPhone eSIM support will mean for you
Apple has included support for an electronic SIM (eSIM) standard in its new iOS 12.1 beta; unlike a physical SIM card in a smartphone, it will allow a user to virtually move between cellular carriers ..