Politico: A controversial climate-change bill cleared a key hurdle on Thursday night, passing the House…
Month: May 2009
Australia deflects carbon trading scheme job fears
Reuters: Australia’s government defended its scheme to cut carbon emissions on Friday, amid mining industry…
Big US offshore wind farm wins crucial permit
Reuters: A $1 billion proposal to build the first big U.S. offshore wind-power farm passed…
Area Of Brain That Makes A ‘People Person’ Discovered
Researchers have discovered that whether someone is a “people person” may depend on the structure…
Snail Venoms Reflect Reduced Competition
A study of venomous snails on remote Pacific islands reveals genetic underpinnings of an ecological…
Immunotherapy Effective Against Neuroblastoma In Children
A phase III study has shown that adding an antibody-based therapy that harnesses the body’s…
Robotic Therapy Holds Promise For Cerebral Palsy
Over the past few years, MIT engineers have successfully tested robotic devices to help stroke…
Influenza Virus Evades Body’s Immune Response Through Newly Discovered Mechanism
Researchers have identified a critical molecular mechanism that allows the influenza virus to evade the…
New ‘Broadband’ Cloaking Technology Simple To Manufacture
Researchers have created a new type of invisibility cloak that is simpler than previous designs…