A first-of-its-kind study that tracked the oceanic migrations of adult Atlantic sturgeon that were caught…
Month: January 2011
Deaths from anesthesia during childbirth plummet; Better monitoring, new techniques have reduced mortality rates
A new study shows the number of women dying from complications of anesthesia during childbirth…
Pain therapy for piglets
Piglets of different age groups have a unique ability to break down and excrete painkillers,…
Routine blood test may identify people with pre-diabetes, cutting later treatment costs
A simpler form of testing individuals with risk factors for diabetes could improve diabetes prevention…
Longstanding mystery of Sun’s hot outer atmosphere solved
One of the most enduring mysteries in solar physics is why the Sun’s outer atmosphere,…
Dell unveils Android tablet, smartphone (AFP)
AFP – US computer giant Dell has announced plans to launch a new touchscreen tablet…
Digital reminiscence systems: Life-logging assists dementia sufferers, research finds
Digital reminiscence systems could improve quality of life for people with mild dementia, according to…
Using cassava to address vitamin A deficiency
Cassava is an important food source in many poverty-stricken regions of the world, including sub-Saharan…
New method to quantify protein changes could advance study, treatment of various diseases including cancer
New research has yielded a novel method of analyzing and quantifying changes in proteins that…
Solar research instrument ‘fills the gap,’ views sun’s innermost corona
During a total eclipse of the sun, skywatchers are awed by the shimmering corona —…