Stomach irritation preventing almost two out of every 10 people from enjoying coffee. Now, scientists…
Month: March 2010
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Researchers discover two new ways to kill TB bacteria; Findings could help tame extremely drug-resistant strains
Researchers have found two novel ways of killing the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, a disease…
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Seaweed to tackle rising tide of obesity
In a new study, scientists in the UK have shown that by adding seaweed fiber…
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New Sensor Could Upgrade Cameras in Mobile Phones
A startup has announced a new kind of high-performance image sensor, which it says will…
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Rarest sparrow nest sites found
New nesting sites of one of the world’s rarest birds, the Worthen’s sparrow, are found…
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Hong Kong pollution hits new high
School children are kept indoors as Hong Kong’s government says air pollution levels in the…
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Emergency contraception: Advance provision does not reduce pregnancy rates; No increase in unprotected sex
Providing emergency contraception to women in advance of need does not reduce pregnancy rates, despite…
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Beluga sturgeon in Caspian Sea reclassified as ‘critically endangered’
Beluga sturgeon in the Caspian Sea have been reclassified as “critically endangered” placing them on…
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Protecting cancer patients by reducing radiation doses, side effects
New recommendations for the safe irradiation of 16 organs have been published. For each organ,…
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Mastery of rare-earth elements vital to America’s security
Used in everything from batteries to electric motors, rare earth elements are vital to America’s…