Most people think of the grand challenges in computing as big science projects. But with…
Month: January 2010
Obama Administration Seeks More Wireless Spectrum
The Obama administration is calling on federal regulators to make more radio spectrum available for…
For low-income families with special needs kids, where you live matters
Caring for a child with special health care needs usually means higher medical expenses for…
Scientists Create NICE Solution To Pneumonia Vaccine Testing Problems
Medical clinics the world over could benefit from new software created by a team of…
Benefit Of Memantine In The Treatment Of Alzheimer’s Disease Not Proven
There is no scientific proof that patients with moderate or severe Alzheimer’s disease benefit from…
Cost Effectiveness Of Blood Pressure Device Evaluated
For certain patient populations, an experimental device that lowers blood pressure may be a cost…
Why circumcised men are less likely to become infected with HIV: Changes in bacteria within penis microbiome
Circumcision, which substantially lowers HIV risk in men, also dramatically changes the bacterial communities of…
Growing new body parts: Master mechanism for regeneration?
Biologists long have marveled at the ability of some animals to re-grow lost body parts….
HP Puts USB 3.0 Ports in New Laptops (PC World)
PC World – Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday said it has added USB 3.0 ports to its…
Google, Apple spar in high-tech heavyweight battle (AP)
AP – The once-cuddly relationship between Google Inc. and Apple Inc. is morphing into a…