IMAGE: Pexels Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders through chronic inflammation. However, its role in multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous…
NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers is pictured during a spacewalk to upgrade the orbital outpost’s power generation system and relocate a communications antenna. Credit: NASA WASHINGTON, Dec 30– NASA said it will…
[caption id="attachment_675" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Philae’s primary landing site – mosaic[/caption] Paris -- ESA has given the green light for its Rosetta mission to deliver its lander, Philae, to the primary site on 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on 12 November,…
MIT economist scrutinizes firm data suggesting diverse offices function more effectively. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Gender diversity in the workplace helps firms be more productive, according to a new study co-authored by an MIT researcher — but…
New book explores the confluence of innovation, hunting, and nature in Zimbabwe. [caption id="attachment_646" align="alignright" width="288"] The overlooked history of African technology[/caption] CAMBRIDGE, MA -- In the border region where Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa…
Two papers in the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science investigates the effects of low water input, and high salt levels, on rice growth. [caption id="attachment_643" align="alignright" width="300"] Copyright : Oliver Spalt C.C (Wikimedia)[/caption] Rice…