Stress can be adaptive. It can make you sharper, help you focus and it can…
Month: May 2009
Treatment For Extreme Nausea, Vomiting During Pregnancy
A new medication protocol for treating extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy appears effective in…
New Robot With Artificial Skin To Improve Human Communication
Work is beginning on a robot with artificial skin to be used to investigate how…
Unprecedented Use Of DDT Concerns Experts
The current practice of spraying DDT indoors to fight malaria is leading to unprecedented —…
Measuring Snow With A Bucket, A Windmill, And The Sun? Government Goes Off The Power Grid In Maine
In Maine, government scientists have figured out how to measure snowfall in remote areas with…
Moving Gene Therapy Forward With Mobile DNA
Researchers have developed a new non-viral gene technology approach. This approach overcomes side-effects associated with…
How Light Fights Psoriasis
Ultraviolet light is a proven treatment for psoriasis, one of humanity’s oldest known diseases. Sunshine…
New Technique May Help Detect Potential Breast Cancer Spread
A new phase III clinical trial of early stage breast cancer patients has shown that…
Baboons Benefit From Strong Social Networks, Expert Says
Baboons are surprisingly skilled social animals. Researchers describe a female baboon that herded goats in…
Canada: Harcourt throws support behind provincial carbon tax
Globe and Mail: NEW WESTMINISTER and KELOWNA — Former NDP premier Mike Harcourt has joined…