Increasing dietary fiber may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, in addition to reducing BMI and helping to keep weight down, according to a new study. The data also showed that cereal fiber, the most consumed dietary fibers in the world, reduced the chances of developing type 2 diabetes more than fiber from fruits and vegetables "We areRead more

Researchers were surprised to learn in a study that the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for movement and planning, were not only important to creativity but can hamper it as well -- playing a key role in whether or not a person can access their creativity. Inspired by the game Pictionary, 30 adults were asked to draw representationsRead more

A new kind of brain implant senses a patient's intent to move a robotic arm, offering new promise to people who are paralyzed or have lost limbs, researchers said Thursday. Erik Sorto, 34, is "the first person in the world to have a neural prosthetic device implanted in a region of the brain where intentions are made," said the studyRead more

Iranian researchers used cacao seed extract to produce catalytic nanoparticles which can be applied in production of organic materials and compounds as non-homogenous, stable and recyclable catalysts. Although there are wide and various range of reactants for organic reactions, new reactants and novel methods have always attracted the attention of chemists. In addition, researchers always seek methods with less chemicalRead more

A new study finds students with standing desks are more attentive than their seated counterparts. Preliminary results show 12 percent greater on-task engagement in classrooms with standing desks. A study from the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health finds students with standing desks are more attentive than their seated counterparts. In fact, preliminary results show 12 percentRead more

People don't just eat when they're hungry, and they don't stop when they're full. Psychologists have found a not-so-sweet suite of factors that contribute to over-eating. Here's a run-down: Your personality traits matter. According to a new Swiss study cited by New York Magazine, your eating habits are unknowingly guided by your personality traits. As in: • Conscientious people areRead more

Iranian researchers succeeded in the production of a nanocatalyst that is proper to be used in fuel cells. The nanocatalyst has been produced from cheap and available materials, and it will be considered as a good replacement for the expensive platinum catalysts. Methanol is an appropriate fuel in fuel cell systems. Since platinum is very expensive to be used asRead more

Iranian researchers from Kashan University used a simple, fast and effective method to produce fullerene nanostructures by applying ultrasound waves. This method reduces energy loss but increases the efficiency of the product without producing any bi-products. Ultrasound waves have been used in this research as a novel method to produce fullerene nanostructures. This method is in agreement with green chemistryRead more

Iranian researchers from University of Mohaqeq Ardabili used nanotechnology to produce a photocatalyst which can be used for purification of water. The photocatalyst was made of non-toxic and eco-friendly materials and can be reused five times in the process. Results of the research can be used in water and wastewater purification industries. There are two major problems in photocatalytic processes,Read more

In work that reconciles two competing views of brain structures involved in memory and spatial perception, researchers conducted experiments that suggest the hippocampus -- a small region in the brain's limbic system -- is dedicated largely to memory formation and not to spatial skills, such as navigation. "The role of the hippocampus in spatial cognition versus memory formation is aRead more