Children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) are extremely difficult to diagnose, as well as treat….
Month: November 2010
Fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria by treating municipal wastewater at higher temperatures
New findings by civil engineering researchers show that treating municipal wastewater solids at higher temperatures…
Heart health: Implanted devices as effective in ‘real world’ as in clinical trial settings
Survival rates for patients with implanted defibrillators and resynchronization devices in the general population are…
Ultrathin alternative to silicon for future electronics
There’s good news in the search for the next generation of semiconductors. Researchers have successfully…
High alpha-carotene levels associated with longer life
High blood levels of the antioxidant alpha-carotene appear to be associated with a reduced risk…
Flying snakes, caught on tape
New video analysis and mathematical modeling by engineers reveals how certain types of snakes can…
Survey Finds Mobile Users Love Unlimited Data Plans
A survey of more than 800 smartphone users has found that unlimited data plans are…
Kids To Santa: Forget the Netbook and Bring Me an iPad!
A new survey conducted by Nielsen suggests that this year’s holiday season is shaping up…
Apple 1 Built by the Woz Fetches $210,295 at Auction
The Apple II may have gotten all the fame, but on Tuesday its older sibling…
The iPad 2: A Hierarchy of Needs
After Apple’s latest iOS 4.2 update, the iPad has a lot of new features, not…