High levels of the stress hormone cortisol strongly predict cardiovascular death among both persons with…
Month: September 2010
Facebook inches past Google for Web users’ minutes (AP)
AP – U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with…
In attracting mates, male bowerbirds appear to rely on special optical effect
Bowerbird males are well known for making elaborate constructions, lavished with decorative objects, to impress…
Scope-severity paradox: Inflicting greater harm judged to be less harmful, study finds
Joseph Stalin once claimed that a single death was a tragedy, but a million deaths…
How mycobacteria avoid destruction inside human cells
Researchers have identified ten factors that help Mycobacterium tuberculosis avoid destruction inside host cell phagosomes….
Pediatric vaccine stockpile policies need to be revisited, researcher says
Vaccine manufacturers and public health decision-makers need to collaborate in a more efficient and effective…
In order to save biodiversity, society’s behavior must change, leading conservationists warn
Conservation scientists and practitioners have come together to advocate a fundamental shift in the way…
Simplified heart-risk guideline may miscalculate risk for millions
A method that is widely used to predict the risk of a major coronary event…
Scientists observe single ions moving through tiny carbon-nanotube channel
For the first time, a team of chemical engineers has observed single ions marching through…
Apple Offers App-Making Guidance, But No DIY Tool (PC World)
PC World – Apple said it will begin relaxing restrictions and providing specific guidelines for…