A scientist has outlined how decisions made by communities of bacteria trump game theory. “When…
Month: November 2010
New DNA repair pathway
Researchers have found a new, inducible pathway for repairing DNA damaged by oxygen radicals.
Oceanography researchers discover toxic algae in open water
Researchers have discovered toxic algae in vast, remote regions of the open ocean for the…
Saudi Arabia blocks Facebook over moral concerns (AP)
AP – An official with Saudi Arabia’s communications authority says it has blocked Facebook because…
Google Signals Android 2.3 ‘Gingerbread’ is Done Baking (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine – Google has dropped yet another clue that the company’s next iteration of…
Saudi Arabia Defriends, Refriends Facebook (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine – Officials in the country of Saudi Arabia officially blocked–and quickly restored–access to…
Galaxy Tab: iPad’s Nemesis Hurtles Into View
Even though tablet computers have existed for years, the arrival of the iPad put a…
Are patient surveys a reliable way to assess the performance of doctors and practices?
To assess the performance of general practices, it is better to ask patients about their…
Overcoming the ‘tragedy of the commons’: Conditonal cooperation helps in forest preservation
According to the standard prediction large-scale cooperation in the management of commons is impossible, mainly…
Study sheds light on aromatase inhibitor joint pain syndrome
Breast cancer patients are more likely to have joint pain from taking aromatase inhibitors (AIs)…