Independent (UK): “Hell,” says PJ Hahn, the man at the very tip of the sharp…
Month: June 2010
Google’s Caffeine Perks Up Search
Google has sped up its search engine with the introduction of its Caffeine Web indexing…
Oil extraction becoming riskier
Former UK chief scientific adviser says “unconventional” oil drilling will pose technological challenges and risks…
Alcohol use and smoking are associated with headaches in high schoolers
Alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking were associated with increased migraines and tension-type headaches in high…
Detecting tumors faster
To diagnose cancer reliably, doctors usually conduct a biopsy including tissue analysis, which is a…
Neuroscientists identify synaptic defect in brain area involved in Fragile X syndrome
Researchers have identified novel synaptic defects in an area of the brain that is involved…
Scientists uncover protein that thwarts tumor invasion
Researchers have determined that cancer cells lacking a key protein are more invasive and more…
CPAP therapy restores brain tissue in adults with sleep apnea, study finds
Obstructive sleep apnea patients had reductions of grey-matter volume at baseline but showed significant grey-matter…
X-ray diffraction microscope reveals 3-D internal structure of whole cell
Three-dimensional imaging is dramatically expanding our ability to examine biological specimens enabling a peek into…
Hi-tech kit allows students to sit exams at home
New technology with anti-cheating software could allow students to take exams anywhere, even in their…