In a new study, researchers tackle a problem seldom acknowledged in the United States —…
Month: May 2010
NOAA expects busy Atlantic hurricane season
An “active to extremely active” hurricane season is expected for the Atlantic Basin this year…
Circulating tumor cells correlate with poorer survival in pancreatic cancer patients
Researchers have found that pancreatic cancer patients who have circulating tumor cells tend to have…
NASA’s airborne infrared observatory sees ‘first light’
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), a joint program by NASA and the German…
Faulty gene stops cell ‘antennae’ from transmitting
Researchers have identified the genetic cause of an inherited condition that causes severe fetal abnormalities….
Acupuncture’s molecular effects pinned down: New insights spur effort to boost treatment’s impact significantly
Scientists have identified the molecule adenosine as a central player in parlaying some of the…
Lost tomb of ancient mayor found in Egypt
After a five-year search Egyptian archaeologists locate an ancient tomb of the mayor of Memphis,…
Taiwan’s AsusTek unveils tablet computer (AP)
AP – Taiwan’s AsusTek Computer Inc. unveiled Monday a portable tablet computer that runs on…
China pushes supercomputer power
China ramps up efforts to become a supercomputing superpower, as one of its machines is…
Young Adults Keep an Eye on Their Web Reputation
The Web often is seen as a global watering hole where young adults freely trade…