Scientists have found the link between what we expect to see, and what our brain…
Month: February 2008
Early Detection Of Cerebral Malaria Possible, Animal Study Indicates
Cerebral malaria kills over 3 million individuals a year. One of the main causes of…
Cleopatra’s Cosmetics And Hammurabi’s Heineken: Name Brands Far Predating Modern Capitalism
A pioneering new study in Current Anthropology finds that branding, and our attachment to them,…
Brain Damage Occurs Within Minutes From The Onset Of A Stroke, Study Reveals
Harmful changes to the brain’s synaptic connections occur within the first three minutes following a…
Gecko-inspired Dissolving Bandage Has Nanoscale Hills And Valleys
Scientists have created a waterproof adhesive bandage inspired by gecko lizards that may soon join…
3 cell carriers in price battle (AP)
AP – Verizon Wireless introduced an unlimited calling plan $99.99 a month on Tuesday, a…
Most Internet Sex Offenders Aim At Teens, Not Young Children, Study Shows
Contrary to stereotype, most Internet sex offenders are not adults who target young children by…
Experiment Tightens Limits On Dark Matter: Physicists Revive Bubble Chamber Technology To Search For WIMPs
Scientists working on the COUPP experiment at DOE’s Fermilab have announced a new development in…
Childhood Respiratory Disease Boosts Illness And Death Risks In Adulthood, Study Suggests
Respiratory disease, particularly bronchitis, in early childhood boosts the risks of illness and premature death…
Immune System Protein Starves ‘Staph’ Bacteria, Could Lead To New Treatments
Scientists have discovered that a protein inside certain immune system cells blocks the growth of…