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New device identifies high-quality blood donors
Blood banks have long known about high-quality donors - individuals whose red blood cells stay viable for longer in storage and in the recipient's body.
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Government grants deliver highest returns for college financing, says study
Merit-based grants are a government’s best bet for providing effective student aid for long-term economic growth – increasing both welfare (measured in terms of long-term well-being outcomes) and efficiency, according to a new joint study from the University of British Columbia, Queen’s, Princeton and Yale.
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New quantum switch turns metals into insulators
Most modern electronic devices rely on tiny, finely-tuned electrical currents to process and store information. These currents dictate how fast our computers run, how regularly our pacemakers tick and how securely our money is stored in the bank.
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Light therapy holds promise for people with bipolar disorder
Light therapy, consisting of daily exposure to bright, artificial light, is already a recognized line of treatment for people affected by seasonal and nonseasonal depressive disorder.
