Britain’s post-war baby boomers, associated throughout their lives with social change, are failing to break…
Month: October 2008
Potential New Tool For Brain Surgeons
One of the primary ways of treating brain cancer is surgically removing the tumors. The…
Implantable Device May Help Manage Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms
A new study aims to improve the heart’s pumping action and help to manage congestive…
Phoenix Lander Digs And Analyzes Soil As Darkness Gathers
As fall approaches Mars’ northern plains, NASA’s Phoenix Lander is busy digging into the Red…
Crucial Control In Long-lasting Immunity Discovered
Scientists have identified a protein that links two key types of white blood cells, T…
‘Virgin Birth’ By Shark Confirmed: Second Case Ever
Scientists have confirmed the second-ever case of a “virgin birth” in a shark, indicating once…
Revenge of the Wii, Part 2
Seven years ago, after the release of the Sony PlayStation 2 and the Microsoft Xbox,…
IBM Hits Its Stride in Unix Server Race
“It is a race, and we’re not slowing down.” That is how Ross A. Mauri,…
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on Vista’s ‘Unqualified Success’
As chief executive of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer heads a company that’s not just a PC…
Nasa committed to Mars rover plan
Nasa pushes ahead with plans to launch its 2009 Mars mission, but acknowledges the need…