A child’s taste preferences begin at home and most often involve salt, sugar and fat….
Month: January 2011
Mercury in Bay Area fish a legacy of California mining
Mercury contamination, a worldwide environmental problem, has been called “public enemy No. 1” in California’s…
Imaging procedure can identify biomarker associated with Alzheimer’s disease
Preliminary research suggests that use of a type of molecular imaging procedure may have the…
Genetic origin of cultivated citrus determined: Researchers find evidence of origins of orange, lime, lemon, grapefruit, other citrus species
Even with a documented history of cultivation spanning more than 4,000 years, the exact genetic…
New method attacks bacterial infections on contact lenses
Researchers have discovered a new method to fight bacterial infections associated with contact lenses. The…
Mathematical model could help predict and prevent future extinctions
In an effort to better understand the dynamics of complex networks, scientists have developed a…
iPad Makes Apple No. 3 Computer Maker Globally
A new study shows tablets’ impact on the general computer market. In the fourth quarter,…
IRS App Lets You Check Your Tax Refund Status
The IRS unveiled a smartphone app Monday that will let taxpayers check the status of…
Microsoft Taps Innovation, But Marketing Falls Short
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The knock on Microsoft used to be that for all its…
Faxing Documents in the Age of E-Mail
The death of faxes has been greatly exaggerated. While e-mail has certainly reduced the volume…