Geologists in the UK have recorded the impact of today’s major earthquake, off the coast…
Month: March 2011
New view of human nerve cells opens door to potential drug targets
Scientists have found a way to uncover potential drug targets that have so far remained…
Pushing HIV out the door: How host factors aid in the release of HIV particles
New research shows how host enzymes contribute to the release of HIV particles from infected…
Low cost solar cells: New European record in efficiency
Scientists have developed an improved preparation process for kesterite solar cells, which resulted in a…
Speed demon star creates a shock
Just as some drivers obey the speed limit while others treat every road as if…
Microsoft to Deploy IE9 in Browser War Hot Zone
On March 14, just days after Google released a new version of its Chrome browser…
Thrill-seeking females work hard for their next fix, rat study suggests
It seems that women become addicted to cocaine more easily than men and find it…
Contrary to popular belief, not all cases of chronic pancreatitis are alcohol-induced
The relative rate of alcohol-related chronic pancreatitis is lower when compared to other causes, according…
Seventy percent of prostate cancer patients on androgen-deprivation therapy gain significant weight in first year
Seventy percent men who received androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) after surgery to remove their prostate gland…
Predicting future appearance: New computer-based technique ages photographic images of people’s faces
A graduate student has designed a promising computer program that could serve as a new…