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Counting People With WiFi
Researchers in UC Santa Barbara professor Yasamin Mostofi’s lab are proving that wireless signals can do more than provide Internet…
Predicting Tree Mortality
A combination of drought, heat and insects is responsible for the death of more than 12 million trees in California,…
Alzheimer protein’s structure may explain its toxicity
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have determined the molecular structure of one of the proteins in the…
Cotton fibres instead of carbon nanotubes
Plant-based cellulose nanofibres do not pose a short-term health risk, especially short fibres, shows a study conducted in the context…
Study illuminates role of cancer drug decitabine in repairing damaged cells
A Purdue University study sheds light on how cell damage is reversed by the cancer drug decitabine and identifies a…
Walking an Extra Two Minutes Each Hour May Offset Hazards of Sitting Too Long
A new study suggests that engaging in low intensity activities such as standing may not be enough to offset the…
Keeping food visible throughout the house is linked to obesity
Researchers have identified two seemingly unrelated but strong predictors of obesity: having low self-esteem related to one’s weight and keeping…