Rain falling on snow sounds like a relatively harmless weather event, but when it happens…
Month: March 2008
Cholesterol-associated Gene Variants Can Predict Cardiovascular Events, Study Confirms
A new study confirms that a combination of gene variants previously associated with cholesterol levels…
Ocean May Exist Beneath Titan’s Crust, Cassini Spacecraft Finds
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has discovered evidence that points to the existence of an underground ocean…
How Much Excel Is Too Much? (PC World)
PC World – What better way to kick off a blog about business software than…
Welcome to Neil McAllister on Software (PC World)
PC World – In an earlier era, you might have said that your most important…
Genes show Latin America’s past
Genetic study suggests Latin Americans are descended from European men and Native American or African…
Unlocking The Psychology Of Snake And Spider Phobias
Researchers have unlocked new evidence that could help them get to the bottom of our…
Introspective Experiences Inform Inferences About Similar People — But Not Dissimilar
Brain imaging illustrates that the same region of the brain is used for thoughts of…
Cause Of Death Of Russian Baby Mammoth Discovered
In 2004, the front part of a baby mammoth’s body was found in Olchan mine…
Gene Variants Associated With Increased Risk Of Bone Fractures, Low Bone Mineral Density
Results from a large study indicate that variants of the gene LRP5 are associated with…