Astronomers have discovered what drives the “heartbeats” seen in the light from an unusual black…
Month: January 2011
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Flaw in common approach of public opinion surveys about science
A new study highlights a major flaw in attempting to use a single survey question…
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Technique allows researchers to identify key maize genes for increased yield
Scientists have identified the genes related to leaf angle in corn (maize) — a key…
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Baby-led weaning is feasible but could cause nutritional problems for minority of infants
Most babies can reach out for and eat finger food by six to eight months,…
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Deep genomics: In the case of DNA, the package can be as important as its contents, new work with fruit flies reveals
The modENCODE project is a massive ongoing effort to map all the elements in model…
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‘Longevity’ protein SIRT1 may ward off precursor to prostate cancer
Researchers have discovered new evidence that suggests the “longevity” protein SIRT1, known for its life-spanning…
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Earth’s hot past could be prologue to future climate
The magnitude of climate change during Earth’s deep past suggests that future temperatures may eventually…
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Intel 4Q a window into industry’s inflection point (AP)
AP – Intel Corp.’s 48 percent jump in fourth-quarter net income, driven by strong corporate…
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Hate mobs thrive in Asia’s booming social media (AFP)
AFP – A teenager involved in a car crash that killed nine people in Thailand…
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New Nvidia GPU Does Wireless Video, Looks Ridiculous (PC World)
PC World – Nvidia, makers of graphics cards, took a step into a strange future…