How can traffic be monitored and controlled more effectively? Scientists have now developed methods of…
Month: May 2008
Novel Mechanisms Controlling Insulin Release And Fat Deposition Discovered
Scientists have in two recent studies shown that a receptor called ALK7 plays important roles…
It Started With A Squeak: Moonlight Serenade Helps Lemurs Pick Mates Of The Right Species
Some Malagasy mouse lemurs are so similar that picking a mate of the right species,…
New Understanding Of Pain Sensitivity: Heat Sensing Regulator Identified
Neuroscientists are a step closer to understanding pain sensitivity — specifically why it’s variable instead…
NASA Phoenix Mission Ready For Mars Landing
NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander is preparing to end its long journey and begin a three-month…
3 in 10 get all or most calls on cell phones (AP)
AP – For nearly three in 10 households, don’t even bother trying to call them…
Mars probe set for risky descent
Scientists prepare for “seven minutes of terror” as the Phoenix spacecraft attempts to land on…
Product review: Jive Software’s social enterprise (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld – If the many business-oriented blog and wiki solutions are starting to look like…
Patients’ Expectation Of Getting Better Is Crucial In Recovery From Whiplash
An individual’s expectation of getting better plays a crucial role in the likelihood of his…
Satellite Communications By Laser Looks Promising
Satellites currently use radio waves to exchange data. Now the data rate has been increased…