While radiation treatments deliver precise doses of high-energy X-rays to stop cancer cells from spreading…
Month: December 2008
New Model Explains Movements Of The Moon
Scientists are developing a mathematical formula to study the rotation of the moon, taking into…
Benefits Of Breastfeeding Outweigh Risk Of Infant Exposure To Environmental Chemicals In Breastmilk
A study comparing breastfed and formula fed infants across time showed that the known beneficial…
LEDs And Smart Lighting Could Save Trillions Of Dollars, Spark Global Innovation
A “revolution” in the way we illuminate our world is imminent. Innovations in photonics and…
Climate experts get key US posts
US President-elect Barack Obama nominates two global warming specialists for key science posts in his…
Aging Brains Allow Negative Memories To Fade
It turns out there’s a scientific reason why older people tend to see the past…
How Genes And Proteins Interact To Build Life’s Dynamic Architecture
While life on Earth didn’t originate from a blueprint, researchers are avidly working to uncover…
Popular Hypothesis Concerning Emergence Of Multiple Sclerosis Contested
During an autoimmune disease, the endogenous defence system (the immune system) loses the ability to…
Hotel, Restaurant And Carpentry Trades Are Among Professions Posing Highest Risks For Cancer Of The Esophagus
A new study led by Spanish researchers has revealed that exposure to certain substances may…
Male Circumcision May Decrease Risk Of HPV Infection And Cervical Cancer
Two new studies suggest that male circumcision may assist in the prevention of human papillomavirus…