Cannabis use appears to be associated with an earlier onset of psychotic illness, according to…
Month: February 2011
Giant whitefly: Presence of insect pest discovered in Indonesia
Scientists have discovered the presence of the giant whitefly in western Java, the first known…
Lifestyle affects life expectancy more than genetics, Swedish study finds
How long your parents lived does not necessarily affect how long you will live. Instead…
Evolution led to genetic variation that may affect diabetes, scientist says
The root causes of complex diseases such as type-2 diabetes and obesity have been difficult…
Antipsychotics for schizophrenia associated with subtle loss in brain volume
Patients with schizophrenia who take antipsychotic medications appear to lose a small but measurable amount…
Unexpected exoskeleton remnants found in Paleozoic fossils
Surprising new research shows that, contrary to conventional belief, remains of chitin-protein complex — structural…
Freed Google Exec Helped Spark Egyptian Revolt
The young Google Inc. executive detained by Egyptian authorities for 12 days said he was…
Computer Pioneer and DEC Cofounder Ken Olsen Dies
Ken Olsen, a pioneer of digital technology, died Sunday. Olsen, 84, cofounded and headed Digital…
Nasdaq Hackers Target Service for Corporate Boards
Hackers broke into a Nasdaq service that handles confidential communications for some 300 corporations, the…
Filing Taxes? There’s a Smartphone App for That
When I was a kid, I knew it was tax time when my Dad grabbed…