Despite intriguing findings that omega-3 fatty acid supplements could alleviate depression symptoms, there is still…
Month: April 2008
Costs, Considerations Of Switching To Natural Or Organic Agricultural Methods
The definition of “organic” is defined by the US Department of Agriculture; “natural,” however, can…
Drug-releasing Stent Shows Promise For Improving Outcomes In Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
For patients who underwent angioplasty to open narrowed coronary arteries, the use of stents releasing…
Precision Irrigation Built Into Sprinkler Booms Controls Water Usage, Optimizes Crop Growth
A system that turns irrigation water on and off automatically based on leaf temperature is…
Lumbar Supports Not Particularly Effective For Low Back Pain
Lumbar or lower back supports — those large belts that people wear around their waists…
Lying? The Face Betrays Deceiver’s True Emotions, But In Unexpected Ways
How can we tell who’s lying, who’s not? New research shows that the face will…
Human Brain Appears ‘Hard-wired’ For Hierarchy
Human imaging studies have for the first time identified brain circuitry associated with social status….
Amazon 1Q profit rises; investors still worry about economy (AP)
AP – Eagle-eyed investors are looking past Amazon.com Inc.’s double-digit growth in first-quarter earnings to…
Black holes reveal more secrets
US scientists say they have worked out how black holes emit plasma jet streams at…
Apple’s 2Q results beat Wall Street views, but stock wobbles (AP)
AP – Apple Inc.’s fiscal second quarter was another blowout, with results that easily surpassed…