Archive: 03/01/2018
Pong paddles and perception: Our actions influence what we see
Most people think of vision as simply a function of information the eye gathers - what the eye alone sees.
Jan 3, 2018
Researchers identify genetic factors that contribute to Alzheimer's disease
Researchers have identified several new genes responsible for Alzheimer's disease (AD) including those leading to functional and structural changes in the brain and elevated levels of AD proteins in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Jan 3, 2018
Scientists to prevent the global spread of new diseases
A ground-breaking new research hub has been set up to help halt future outbreaks of killer diseases like Ebola and Zika.
Jan 3, 2018
Is a cold water swim good for you, or more likely to send you to the bottom?
There are people who will tell you that a dip in cold water is not just exhilarating and enlivening, but good for you. They have not, they will tell you, had a cold for years. In many nations there is a cultural tradition ...
Jan 3, 2018
French inspectors 'missed salmonella at baby milk plant' (Update)
French food safety inspectors failed to detect salmonella contamination at a plant belonging to dairy giant Lactalis, three months before the company carried out a major recall of baby milk, a report said Wednesday.
Jan 3, 2018