A tiny molecule that spurs the progression of non-small-cell lung cancer could become a player…
Month: September 2010
Human impacts on the deep seafloor
Scientists have for the first time estimated the physical footprint of human activities on the…
Twitter tweaks website to show more photos, video (AP)
AP – Twitter is turning its text-messaging website into a multimedia showcase by adding a…
Mohegan Sun to lay off 355 workers (AP)
AP – The Mohegan Sun Casino plans to cut 355 jobs as part of a…
OnStar Launches Facebook Integration with “Responsible Connectivity” (Mashable)
Mashable – OnStar today confirmed rumors of social integration with its next generation in-vehicle technologies….
Why ‘scientific consensus’ fails to persuade
A recent study sought to understand why members of the public are sharply and persistently…
Playing snooker with atoms
Scientists speak of sputtering when energy-rich ions hit a solid object and cause atoms to…
How a normally defensive immune response can help HIV
The findings offer important opportunities for further research both for treatment of long-term persistence of…
Global fisheries research finds promise and peril: While industry contributes $240B annually, overfishing takes toll on people and revenue
Global fisheries, a vital source of food and revenue throughout the world, contribute between $225-$240…
Possible risk gene for schizophrenia uncovered
Researchers have identified a risk gene for schizophrenia, including a potentially causative mutation, using genome-wide…