The 69-year-old retired police chief of this small Missouri town cuts a credible figure as…
Month: January 2008
Abstinence-plus Programs For HIV Prevention Can Reduce Risk Behavior
Programs that aim to encourage sexual abstinence while also encouraging and teaching safer sex strategies…
Extra Power From Private Wind and Solar Generation Can Be Given Back To Grid More Easily
An increasing number of people use wind or solar energy as a power source, and…
Handwashing Can Reduce Diarrhea Episodes By About One Third
Promoting the simple act of hand washing can save lives in many developing countries, according…
Scientists Look At Those In Evolutionary Race Who Don’t Make It ‘Out Of The Gate’
In the race of evolution, scientists until now have only looked at winners and losers….
Search For The ‘On’ Switches May Reveal Genetic Role In Development And Disease
A new resource that identifies regions of the human genome that regulate gene expression may…
EDGE Amphibians: World’s Weirdest Creatures Just Got Weirder
A gigantic, ancient relative of the newt, a drawing-pin sized frog, a limbless, tentacled amphibian…
Lenovo Enters the Server Business (PC World)
PC World – Lenovo announced its intent to jump into the server business by licensing…
Eurofighter Typhoon Logs Over 35,000 Flying Hours
Hallbergmoos, Germany (SPX) Jan 25, 2008 – The combined fleet of 135 in-service Eurofighter Typhoons…
Military eyes new robotic vision system
Washington (UPI) Jan 25, 2007 – Researchers say the military may employ small robots equipped…