New research suggests that walking at least six miles per week may protect brain size…
Month: October 2010
Quantum physics: Flavors of entanglement
The entanglement of quantum objects can take surprising forms. Quantum physicists in Austria have investigated…
Protein sets stage for exchanges of DNA code in eggs and sperm
Scientists have discovered a regulatory protein that influences where genetic material gets swapped between maternal…
Breaking ball too good to be true: Illusion behind batters’ perceptions of ‘breaking’ curveballs and ‘rising’ fastballs
Curveballs curve gradually, but the perception by some hitters of a sharp “break” or other…
Mechanism uncovered for major genetic risk factor of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have made new insights into how apoE4 might be involved. In a new study,…
Love takes up where pain leaves off, brain study shows
Intense, passionate feelings of love can provide amazingly effective pain relief, similar to painkillers or…
Enterprise Alliance Aims To Boost Cloud Services
Four heavy hitters are teaming up in an alliance that aims to boost cloud computing….
Apple Anoints Verizon with iPad, and Maybe iPhone
In the first official acknowledgment of a partnership between Verizon Wireless and Apple, the companies…
Comodo: ‘We Beat Norton!’ (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine – Comodo challenged Symantec to a free-versus-paid antivirus shootout. The results are in,…
‘Cut the Rope’ Satisfies the Casual Gamer’s Sweet Tooth
Has “Angry Birds” become the “Super Mario Bros.” of the iPhone platform? I guess we’ll…