Scientists have released images of the UK under snow and they are exploring the possible…
Month: January 2010
Gene essential for neuron development and contextual memory
New research demonstrates the essential function of the gene PC3/Tis21/BTG2 in the maturation of the…
Biofuel crop diversity adds value, researchers say
Diverse biofuel plantings such as native prairie attract more beneficial insects than do single crops…
Little pill means big news in the treatment of multiple sclerosis
A new drug for multiple sclerosis promises to change the lives of the 100,000 people…
Rare genetic variants create ‘synthetic’ genome-wide signals of disease risk
Scientists say they are now convinced that rare genetic variants — as opposed to more…
Apple’s Mac sales shine, iPhone lags Street view (Reuters)
Reuters – Apple Inc posted better-than-forecast Mac sales and strong growth in Asia and Europe,…
Apple rockets to most profitable quarter ever (AP)
AP – Apple’s holiday quarter was especially sweet this year, but Wall Street’s response was…
IBM steps up Sun conversion program (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld – Just a day before Oracle announces its intentions vis-Ã -vis its newly acquired Sun…
Google negotiating ways to keep presence in China (AP)
AP – Even if Google’s stand against censorship leads it to close its search engine…
Ask the non-experts about autism detection in infants
In a research project about early autism detection in infants, psychologists are working with non-expert…