Today, we saw a malware variant created with the well-known ZeuS toolkit that seems to…
Month: August 2010
Oxytocin: It’s a Mom and Pop Thing
The hormone oxytocin has come under intensive study in light of emerging evidence that its…
Nanotech yields major advance in heat transfer, cooling technologies
Researchers have discovered a new way to apply nanostructure coatings to make heat transfer far…
New compound may be effective against Chagas’ disease
A new compound may offer an effective drug candidate against the deadly tropical infection, Chagas’…
Avian influenza virus may persist on feathers fallen from domestic ducks
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) may persist on feathers fallen from the bodies of…
‘Rotten eggs’ gas and inflammation in arthritic joints
Hydrogen sulfide is a gas more commonly associated with the smell of “rotten eggs” and…
Researchers take a look inside molecules
Looking at individual molecules through a microscope is part of nanotechnologists’ everyday lives. However, it…
UK official decries video game with Taliban role (AP)
AP – A video game that allows players to adopt the role of the Taliban…
Fear of falling linked to future falls in older people
Fear of falling is likely to lead to future falls among older people, irrespective of…
A tale of two atolls
To gain new insights on the impact of fishing on coral reefs, marine biologists are…