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Solar and electric-powered homes feel the effects of power outages differently

As winter storms and summer heat waves increasingly stress the nation's power grids, Stevens researchers have developed a new way…

1 year ago

Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat…

2 years ago

How ‘winner and loser effects’ impact social rank in animals — and humans

Research has shown that in many animals, the winners of a fight are more likely to win subsequent contests, while…

2 years ago

Low intensity light to fight the effects of chronic stress

Some neurological disorders can be improved through photobiomodulation, a non-invasive technique based on the application of low-intensity light to stimulate…

2 years ago

Magnetic avalanche triggered by quantum effects

Iron screws and other so-called ferromagnetic materials are made up of atoms with electrons that act like little magnets. Normally,…

2 years ago

Research explores the cooling effects of ‘scuba-diving’ in lizards

Anoles are the scuba-diving champions of the lizard world, able to stay underwater for more than 16 minutes. For animals…

2 years ago