Microsoft views its proposed takeover of Yahoo as the missing piece in its Internet advertising…
Month: February 2008
‘Super-scope’ shines on Mary Rose
Light, 10 billion times brighter than the Sun, is being shone on the Tudor warship,…
Privacy on Hold with Mobile Ads
The mobile phone industry sees location-based services on cellphones as a certain money maker in…
Encrypted Laptop Poses Privacy Dilemma
When Sebastien Boucher stopped at the U.S.-Canadian border, agents who inspected his laptop said they…
Worried About Family Or Friends Falling? New Guideline Identifies Those Most At Risk
A new guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology finds certain neurology patients are…
Hand-held Computers Prod Older Adults To Exercise More, Study Shows
Specially programmed PDAs, or personal digital assistants, can prod middle-aged and older Americans – the…
Risk Factors For Severe RSV Infection In Immunocompromised Children Identified
Researchers have shown how to predict if a child who is infected with respiratory syncytial…
Breaking Down Huntington’s Disease One Protein At A Time
Hoping to piece together the intricate series of interactions that lead to Huntington’s disease, scientists…
Common Genetic Disease Found To Be Liver Disorder
The exact origin of the genetic iron overload disorder hereditary hemochromatosis has remained elusive. Researchers…
Irregular Exercise Pattern May Add Pounds
The consequences of quitting exercise may be greater than previously thought, according to a new…