The prevalence of benign thyroid nodules is high and there are certain ultrasound features, suggesting…
Month: April 2009
Discovery Of An Unexpected Boost For Solar Water-splitting Cells
Scientists have discovered, serendipitously, that a residue of a process used to build arrays of…
Drug That Inhibits Acute Leukemia Cell Growth Discovered
Researchers have discovered how to turn off a certain receptor that promotes the growth of…
Anomalous White Dwarfs: Largest Collection Of White Dwarfs Made Of Helium Discovered
Twenty-four unusual stars, 18 of them newly discovered, have been observed in new Hubble telescope…
Can the Web Help Reboot Iraq’s Economy?
“Breakfast time … Lots of helicopters … Met the president of Iraq … Amazing palace.”…
The Price Of Pain And The Value Of Suffering
A new study reveals that demand for pain relief is almost completely dependent on pain…
Pelvic Floor Disorders May Have Genetic Link
Researchers have identified a region of the human genome that may contribute to the development…
How House-hunting Ants Choose The Best Home
Direct comparison of alternatives isn’t always the best way to make a decision — at…
Instead Of Fighting Breast Cancer, Immune Cell Promotes Its Spread
Researchers have new evidence that a type of immune system cell thought to be part…
Most Distant Detection Of Water In The Universe
Astronomers have found the most distant signs of water in the Universe to date. The…