How picking up your smartphone could reveal your identity
The time a person spends on different smartphone apps is enough to identify them from a larger group in more than one in three cases say researchers, who warn of the implications for security and privacy. Psychologists Dr Heather Shaw, Professor Paul Taylor and Professor Stacey Conchie from Lancaster University, and Dr David Ellis from […]
Theropod dinosaur jaws became stronger as they evolved
Theropod dinosaurs evolved more robust jaws through time allowing them to consume tougher food, a new study reveals. Researchers used digital modelling and computer simulation to uncover a common trend of jaw strengthening in theropods — expanding the rear jaw portion in all groups, as well as evolving an upturned jaw in carnivores and a […]
Immune system-stimulating nanoparticle could lead to more powerful vaccines
A common strategy to make vaccines more powerful is to deliver them along with an adjuvant — a compound that stimulates the immune system to produce a stronger response. Researchers from MIT, the La Jolla Institute for Immunology, and other institutions have now designed a new nanoparticle adjuvant that may be more potent than others […]
The Healthy Snack Bars Approved By Kids And Nutritionists Alike
If your kids like to snack on cookies and chips, getting them to nosh on a healthier option can be tricky ― but it doesn’t have be a hair-pulling experience. Snack bars are an easy grab-and-go choice, especially as kids head back to school and schedules get busy. But with a proliferation of possibilities (a […]
How Do You Get Rid of Jet Lag Fast? 8 Tips
Jet lag symptoms can be unpleasant, but you can make them go away faster. Learn how to get over jet lag with these 9 tips Jet lag can happen to anyone, no matter how often you fly. When you travel across a few time zones so quickly, it’s hard for your body’s natural biological rhythms […]