Scientists working at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center have concocted an innovative recipe for giant…
Month: June 2008
Laser Technique Fights Cancer With Light
When Sammie Bush mentioned to his doctor that he sometimes felt something in the back…
Excessive Mobile Phone Use Affects Sleep In Teens, Study Finds
Teenagers who excessively use their cell phone are more prone to disrupted sleep, restlessness, stress…
Dolphins die after mass stranding
A group of dolphins are stranded in a creek in Cornwall, leaving at least 21…
IBM’s Roadrunner Supercomputer Zooms Into Petaflop Territory
IBM has designed a new $100 million supercomputer, called “Roadrunnner,” that’s powerful enough to operate…
Scientific Information Largely Ignored When Forming Opinions About Stem Cell Research
When forming attitudes about embryonic stem cell research, people are influenced by a number of…
Magnetic Sensor That Brooks No Interference
A novel magnetic sensor for the first time detects tiny fluctuations in a small magnetic…
Enzyme Plays Key Role In Cell Fate
The road to death or differentiation follows a similar course in embryonic stem cells according…
Lower Crop Yields Due To Ozone A Factor In World Food Crisis
Heat waves, droughts and fuel prices are just a few reasons for the current global…
Caution On Stem Cell Therapy: Single Organs May Contain Several Types Of Adult Stem Cells
A single organ may contain more than one type of adult stem cell — a…