The National Center for Atmospheric Research has taken delivery of a new IBM supercomputer that…
Month: May 2008
6-month Follow-up Diagnostic Mammograms Recommended For Women With Probably Benign Lesions, Study Suggests
Radiologists can, with confidence, recommend a six-month follow-up diagnostic mammogram rather than an immediate biopsy…
GIOVE-B Transmitting Its First Signals
Following a successful launch on April 27, GIOVE-B began transmitting navigation signals May 7. This…
Too Much Or Too Little Weight Gain Poses Risks To Pregnant Mothers, Babies
Women who gain more or less than recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely…
Computer Game’s High Score Could Earn The Nobel Prize In Medicine
Gamers have devoted countless years of collective brainpower to idle pursuits. This week researchers will…
LG Unveils 3G Prada Phone in Japan (PC World)
PC World – They say everything comes to those that wait. A year after it…
Depression Diversity: Brain Studies Reveal Big Differences Among Individuals
Depressed people may have far fewer of the receptors for some of the brain’s “feel…
Large Reductions In Agricultural Chemical Use Can Still Result In High Crop Yields And Profits
Researchers investigated whether yield, weed suppression, and profit characteristics of low-external-input farming systems could match…
Vitamin D Linked To Reduced Mortality Rate In Chronic Kidney Disease
For patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease, treatment with activated vitamin D may…
Undergrad Has Sweet Success With Invention Of Artificial Golgi
A graduating senior has put his basic knowledge of sugars to exceptional use by creating…