When we’re young, a racing heart often means love is in the air. If you’re…
Month: February 2008
Is That Sea Otter Stealing Your Lunch — Or Making It?
Hunted to near extinction, sea otters are making a steady comeback along the Pacific coast….
Effective ADHD Treatment Found For Children With Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome is the most common hereditary form of mental retardation. Many children with…
Like Owner, Like Dog: One Third Of US Dogs Are Obese, Cats Also Suffer
Obesity in pets mirrors that of humans, as do the reasons — decreased physical activity,…
LG Elec says can win market share from Motorola (Reuters)
Reuters – LG Electronics Inc (066570.KS), the world’s fifth-largest mobile phone maker, said on Friday…
Microsoft opens door to open-source software community (AFP)
AFP – Microsoft is increasing the openness of its software to appease antitrust regulators and…
Sex Differences In Memory: Women Better Than Men At Remembering Everyday Events
There are several human characteristics considered to be genetically predetermined and evolutionarily innate, such as…
Nanotube Wires Made To Operate At Speed Of Commercial Chips
Integrated circuits, such as the silicon chips inside all modern electronics, are only as good…
Vaccine/antibody Therapy Effective, Milder Side Effects In Melanoma And Ovarian Cancer
Giving periodic infusions of anti-CTLA-4 antibodies to patients with advanced melanoma or ovarian cancer who…
‘V-Frog’ Virtual-Reality Frog Dissection Software Offers First True Physical Simulation
V-Frog, the world’s first virtual-reality-based frog dissection software designed for biology education — allowing not…