NYT: THE scientific rebel J. Craig Venter created headlines – and drew comparisons to Dr….
Month: September 2010
Race, insurance status cited in uneven death rates among pedestrians hit by cars
Uninsured minority pedestrians hit by cars are at a significantly higher risk of death than…
New bee species discovered in downtown Toronto
A doctoral student who discovered a new species of bee in Toronto has completed a…
Vitamin D is a prognostic marker in heart failure, study finds
Survival rates in heart failure patients with reduced levels of vitamin D are lower than…
Did Viking Mars landers find life’s building blocks? Missing piece inspires new look at puzzle
Experiments prompted by a 2008 surprise from NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander suggest that soil examined…
New pump created for microneedle drug-delivery patch
Researchers have developed a new type of pump for drug-delivery patches that might use arrays…
Mothers matter! High social status and maternal support play an important role in mating success of male bonobos
The higher up a male bonobo is placed in the social hierarchy, the greater his…
Should You Search Social Media Sites for Job Candidate Information? (Mashable)
Mashable – This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly…
“iCulture” Gives Apple a Tactical Advantage (PC World)
PC World – Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled an updated line of iPods this week,…
Americans struggle with long-term weight loss
Only about one in every six Americans who have ever been overweight or obese loses…