Month: December 2009
Men’s genes ‘may limit lifespan’
Men carry a gene that allows them to grow bigger than women, but limits their…
Senate rejects Rudd climate plan
Australia’s Senate has voted down Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s flagship policy on climate change for…
Nokia Will Focus on Improving Symbian User Experience
Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo told investors Tuesday that the world’s number-one handset maker remains committed…
Binge drinking youths find getting old a drag
Young men who believe that happiness declines with age are more likely to engage in…
Artificial refuges created to save the reptiles of Doñana, Spain
The Aznalcóllar mining accident more than 11 years ago, which contaminated part of the Doñana…
Can heart disease treatments combat age-related macular degeneration?
Can treatments that reduce risks for cardiovascular disease also help combat age-related macular degeneration, an…
Scientists reveal malaria parasites’ tactics for outwitting our immune systems
Malaria parasites are able to disguise themselves to avoid the host’s immune system, according to…
Scientists identify possible therapy target for aggressive cancer
Researchers have found that a naturally occurring protein — transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-ß1) —…
CSI Sharks: New forensic technique gives clues about sharks from bite damage
Hit-and-run attacks by sharks can be solved with a new technique that identifies the culprits…