Some of our organs, such as the liver and the heart, are lateralized. As our…
Month: March 2010
Study finds elevated levels of cobalt and chromium in offspring of patients with metal-on-metal hip implants
Hip replacement patients with metal-on-metal implants (both the socket and hip ball are metal) pass…
Boost for technology: Huge step toward mass production of coveted form of carbon
Scientists have leaped over a major hurdle in efforts to begin commercial production of a…
Experimental drug that mimics thryoid hormone safely lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol
People whose “bad” cholesterol and risk of future heart disease stay too high despite cholesterol-lowering…
Development of more muscular trout could boost commercial aquaculture
A 10-year effort by a scientist to develop transgenic rainbow trout with enhanced muscle growth…
New iPhone OS Rumored To Finally Allow Multitasking
Version 4.0 of the operating system for Apple’s iPhone, iPod touch, and the forthcoming iPad…
FTC Probing Google’s Planned AdMob Acquisition
U.S. regulators are reportedly digging deeper into Google’s planned AdMob acquisition. The Federal Trade Commission…
OnLive Plans On-Demand Streaming of Video Games
In a move to shake up the online gaming industry, OnLive has announced PC and…
Verizon Expects a 4G Smartphone Earlier Than Planned
Verizon Wireless hopes to debut its first 4G smartphone in the middle of next year,…
The pros and cons of mobile workforce and portable offices
The workforce today is a mobile one, working where and when they choose fact. Indeed,…