Passing notes in study hall or getting your best friend to ask a boy if…
Month: June 2008
Patents Foretell Apple’s Fleet-Fingered Future
Apple has filed for a U.S. patent on a wide range of methods for using…
Kinship Care More Beneficial Than Foster Care, Study Finds
Children removed from their homes after reports of maltreatment have significantly fewer behavior problems three…
Mother Nature’s Antibacterial Dyes: Bright Colors And A Knockout Punch For Germs
A strain of marine bacteria produces large amounts of bright red pigments that can be…
New Fingerprint Breakthrough By Forensic Scientists
New techniques have been developed for identifying fingerprints on metal. The technique can enhance —…
Circumcision Safe In Both HIV-infected And HIV-uninfected Men, Study Finds
Adult circumcision is safe in HIV-infected men without advanced HIV disease, according to research in…
Quotas Allow More Caviar Export, Further Jeopardize Endangered Sturgeon, Group Says
In a decision that could jeopardize already imperiled sturgeons, more caviar will be exported from…
Gene That Magnetically Labels Cells Shows Potential As Imaging Tool
Mammalian cells can produce tiny magnetic nuggets after the introduction of a single gene from…
Genetic Mutation Linked To Walking On All Fours
What are the genes implicated in upright walking of humans? The discovery of four families…
Mars lander gets digging practice
Nasa’s Mars lander Phoenix may be resting on a large patch of ice, scientists believe.