A new method for recycling perlite provides greenhouse tomato growers with a cost-effective option that…
Month: March 2011
Gardening linked to increased vegetable consumption in older adults
A study of older adults has revealed some interesting nutritional benefits to gardening. Researchers compared…
Scientists take a look at systems biology and cellular networking
Systems biology holds promise for advances in such important areas as pharmaceuticals, environmental remediation and…
Breastfed children do better at school, study suggests
Researchers have shown that breastfeeding causes children to do better at school. The study found…
Bomb disposal robot getting ready for front-line action
The University of Greenwich has joined forces with a Kent-based company in the design and…
American Thoracic Society issues statement on the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
The American Thoracic Society has released new official clinical guidelines on the diagnosis and management…
What does signing your name mean in the marketplace?
Signing your name on the dotted line heightens your sense of self and leads to…
Intervention offers ‘best chance’ to save species endangered by climate change, expert argues
A scientist is proposing a radical program of “assisted colonization” to save species endangered by…
Buying a new product: When is it better to ask a novice rather than an expert?
If you’re considering a purchase, you might want to avoid asking an expert’s advice. According…
Smart phones not replacing other media for news access, at least not yet
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers found that mobile media technologies such as smart phones aren’t…