- Supervolcanic ash can turn to lava miles from eruption, MU scientists find
University of Missouri scientists determine that ash can turn back into lava miles away from a supervolcano eruption due to reheating by a process called "viscous heating." - How quickly can a bacterium grow?
Physicist finds that E. coli replicate close to thermodynamic limits of efficiency. - Earthquakes and tectonics in Pamir Tien Shan
Real time analysis of shear waves as a means of earth quake hazard mitigation. First time observed continental subduction in a continent-continent collision. - Existence of new element confirmed
Remember the periodic table from chemistry class in school? Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have presented fresh evidence that confirms the existence of a previously unknown chemical element. The new, super-heavy element has yet to be named. - Microneedle patch could replace standard tuberculosis skin test
A team led by University of Washington engineers has created a patch with tiny, biodegradable needles that can penetrate the skin and precisely deliver a tuberculosis test. The researchers published their results online Aug. 26 in the journal Advanced Healthcare Materials. - Perception of marijuana as a 'safe drug' is scientifically inaccurate
The nature of the teenage brain makes users of cannabis amongst this population particularly at risk of developing addictive behaviors and suffering other long-term negative effects.