Frogs appear to be very sensitive to progestogens, a kind of pharmaceutical that is released…
Month: February 2011
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New pneumococcal vaccine approach successful in early tests; Vaccine inhibits bacteria by mimicking naturally-acquired immunity
Pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae) accounts for as much as 11 percent of mortality in young children…
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Ultra-fast suction traps leave no chance for prey animals
Bladderworts (Utricularia spp.) constitute the largest genus of carnivorous plants. They catch and digest prey…
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Brain insulin plays critical role in the development of diabetes
Researchers have discovered a novel function of brain insulin, indicating that impaired brain insulin action…
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Iceland volcano drilling suggests magma could become source of high-grade energy
Geologists drilling an exploratory geothermal well in 2009 in the Krafla volcano, Iceland, encountered a…
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Father of Utah music group charged with abuse (AP)
AP – The patriarch of a prominent family musical group has been charged with sexually…
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Avoid Smartphone and Wi-Fi ‘Gotchas’ with Skype Hotspots (PC World)
PC World – Voice and Internet communications while traveling are fraught with “gotchas” as road…
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Review: Motorola Atrix a powerful smart phone (AP)
AP – As smart phones get an increasing array of features, they need faster processors….
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US Secret Service moves tiny town to virtual tiny town: Teaching Secret Service agents and officers how to prepare a site security plan
With the help of the US Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate, the…
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Using chlorhexidine gluconate baths to reduce hospital-acquired infections
A new study has found a reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections when using two percent…