An existing osteoporosis drug is the first ever found to prevent cartilage loss from osteoarthritis…
Month: September 2009
Opto-electronic Nose Sniffs Out Toxic Gases
Imagine a polka-dotted postage stamp that can sniff out poisonous gases or deadly toxins simply…
Master Gene That Switches On Disease-fighting Cells Identified By Scientists
The master gene that causes blood stem cells to turn into disease-fighting “natural killer” immune…
Giant Stone-age Axes Found In African Lake Basin
A giant African lake basin is providing information about possible migration routes and hunting practices…
‘Ice explorer’ ready for launch
Europe’s ice monitoring satellite is likely to launch from Kazakhstan in February next year, officials…
Microsoft Adds Visual Images Search To Bing
Microsoft has added images to its Bing search engine so search results now return images…
Evaluating Health And Environmental Risks From Nanotechnology: When Nano May Not Be Nano
Researchers argue for a new look at the way nanoparticles are selected when studying the…
New Carbon Dioxide Data Helps Unlock The Secrets Of Antarctic Formation
The link between declining carbon dioxide levels in the earth’s atmosphere and the formation of…
‘Watchful Waiting’ Is A Viable Option For Prostate Cancer Patients With Low-risk Tumors, Study Finds
Appropriately selected prostate cancer patients, including older men and men with small, low-risk tumors, may…
Wireless Sensor Systems Enable A Better Sleep
Researchers have recently presented the clinical validation of a wireless sleep staging system. The miniaturized…