Evolutionary theory points to a new approach to combat drug resistance in disease-causing organisms and…
Month: November 2008
Potentially Universal Mechanism Of Aging Identified
Researchers have uncovered what may be a universal cause of aging, one that applies to…
“Green” palm oil sales expected to pick up
Reuters: Palm oil producers in Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea may sell 1 million…
The 10 big energy myths
Guardian: Myth 1: solar power is too expensive to be of much use In reality,…
United Kingdom: Testing times for Lord Turner who is juggling financial crisis and climate change
Guardian: It is hard to think of anybody who has a busier diary at the…
Supermarkets banish the plastic bag
Independent: Britain’s biggest supermarkets say they are on course to reduce by half their use…
200-year-old Scientific Debate Involving Visual Illusions Solved
Neuroscientists have discovered a direct link between eye motions and the perception of illusory motion…
Biomedical Research Profits From Exploration Of Deep Sea
Exploration of the ocean depths can benefit humankind. This is the story of a voyage…
Cause And Possible Treatment Of Motor Neurone Disease Illuminated
Researchers have identified a molecule that could be the key to understanding the cause of…
A Good Ear: Rats Identify Specific Sounds In Noisy Environments
Alex Martin placed rats in a partially echo-free, sound-proof chamber and simultaneously played two types…