Scientists have uncovered important new information about a key protein that allows viruses such as…
Month: February 2008
Making Accurate Predictions Of Tsunami Risks
Researchers evaluated all known potential tsunami-generating sources in the Indian Ocean basin, and then calculated…
Sugary Soft Drinks Linked To Increased Risk Of Gout In Men
Consumption of sugar sweetened soft drinks and fructose is strongly associated with an increased risk…
Researchers Create Gold Aluminum, Black Platinum, Blue Silver Using Tabletop Laser
Using a tabletop laser, an optical scientist has turned pure aluminum gold. And blue. And…
IBM Completes $5 Billion Buyout Of Cognos (TechWeb)
TechWeb – IBM will work to integrate its Websphere middleware stack, DB2 database, and Cognos’…
Suicide Risk Factors Consistent Across Nations
In a new study from a professor at Harvard University, researchers have found that across…
Discovering How Enzymes Break Down Cellulose
Scientist are working to understand how the structures of enzymes influence their mechanism and activity…
iPods Do Not Interfere With Cardiac Pacemakers, Study Shows
A new report refutes claims that portable music players, such as Apple’s iPod, interfere with…
Diabetes Makes It Hard For Blood Vessels To Relax
One way diabetes is bad for your blood vessels is by creating too much competition…
Malaria Vaccine Trials Begin Using ‘Chimpanzee Virus’
Trials are underway for a new vaccine to combat the most deadly form of malaria….