Scientists claim to have the first evidence that Neanderthals wore “body paint” 50,000 years ago.
Month: January 2010
FAQ: Ford’s MyFord Touch Connected Car (PC World)
PC World – Ford is making waves at the Consumer Electronics Show with MyFord Touch,…
Wireless Power Group Sees Standard Within 6 Months (PC World)
PC World – The group developing a standard for wireless charging expects to complete its…
Volunteering may prevent the elderly from becoming frail
A study suggests that participating in volunteer activities may prevent frailty in older adults.
Rules governing RNA’s anatomy revealed
Researchers have discovered the rules that dictate the 3-D shapes of RNA molecules, rules that…
Abnormal blood calcium levels deadly for kidney disease patients
Abnormally high or low blood calcium levels are linked to an increased chance of premature…
Most ancient Hebrew biblical inscription deciphered, scholar says
An inscription dating from the 10th century BCE (the period of King David’s reign) has…
Sharing a hospital room increases risk of ‘super bugs’
Staying in a multi-bed hospital room dramatically increases the risk of acquiring a serious infectious…
Evolution’s footprints in human genome precisely tracked using new approach
Fossils may provide tantalizing clues to human history but they also lack some vital information,…
E-reader makers seek bestseller but may end up duds (Reuters)
Reuters – Remember the Dell DJ MP3 player? Or Sony’s Clie digital assistant? It’s likely…